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Queen Beatrix International Airport to Aruba — Transport Guide 2026

Aruba (AUA) is 3 km from Oranjestad + 5-10 km to Palm Beach + Eagle Beach resort strip. Aruba uses Aruban florin (AWG) but USD accepted 1:1 everywhere. No Uber — official taxis only.

AUA3 km to cityAWGLatin America
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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Arubus (~$2.60)
Fastest
Taxi (~10 min)

Every transport option compared

Airport taxi (fixed USD)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
USD 15-30 to resort strip
Time
10-20 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed government-set rates by zone. Palm Beach USD 25-30, Oranjestad USD 15.

Resort transfer

private transfer · Best for: Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt Regency, Riu Palace, Bucuti & Tara guests
Cost
Included / USD 30-60 pp
Time
10-20 min
Frequency
Pre-book
Many Palm Beach resorts include airport transfer for multi-night stays.

Arubus (Line 10)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
AWG 5 / USD 2.60
Time
25-40 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Public bus to Oranjestad + Palm Beach. Runs 06:00-19:00.

Scam warning

NO UBER: Aruba has no Uber/Bolt. Only use the official airport taxi rank outside arrivals. Rates are posted + government-regulated.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Aruba (AUA)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Queen Beatrix International Airport from Aruba?
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is 3 km from Aruba city centre.
What is the cheapest way from AUA to Aruba?
Arubus (~$2.60)
What is the fastest way from AUA to Aruba?
Taxi (~10 min)