Following January 3rd flight disruptions, airport operations are back to normal operations.
Passengers with confirmed scheduled flights are advised to arrive on time. Passenger Flow Control measures remain in effect, and the airport may be busier than usual as previously cancelled flights are being accommodated today in close coordination with airline partners and airport authorities, in a safe and secure manner.
Passengers traveling with carry-on luggage only, who already have their boarding pass and are within the airline check-in window, may proceed directly to the Immigration checkpoint. These passengers do not need to check in or enter the check-in hall. This measure is in place to support smooth passenger flow and reduce congestion inside the terminal.
Passengers whose flights were cancelled, as well as travelers without a confirmed flight, are strongly advised not to come to the airport and to contact their airline directly for rebooking and travel arrangements.
Passengers are encouraged to check directly with their airline and visit
https://www.airportaruba.com/live-departure-times
for the most up-to-date flight information before traveling to the airport.
More information on Passenger Flow Control is available at:
https://www.airportaruba.com/passenger-flow
Last updated: January 4, 2026 | 7:37 PM
Passengers whose flight to Aruba was cancelled and who are traveling on a new date must complete a new ED Card once their updated flight details are confirmed.
You will not be charged again — your previous payment remains valid and is recognized by passport information.
Completing a new ED Card helps ensure smooth processing upon arrival.
Submit your ED Card at: edcardaruba.aw
U.S.-bound passengers: Access to the U.S. Check-In Terminal is limited to 3 hours before departure as part of Gateway2030 construction measures to support a more efficient travel experience.
Southwest Airlines has added extra flights for January 6.
Extra Flight Details Southwest Airlines:
WN 8816 – Orlando (MCO) ➝ Aruba (AUA) | 12:00
WN 8817 – Aruba (AUA) ➝ Orlando (MCO) | 13:00
Booking Options:
Passengers may book this flight via Southwest.com, the Southwest mobile app, or by contacting Southwest Customer Relations / Call Center at +297 588 2900.
American Airlines inaugurated direct flights from Dallas and Chicago to Aruba!
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) in the presence of the Minister of Tourism, Public Health and Sports Mr. Dangui Oduber, the Aruba Tourism Authority team, the American Airlines team under the leadership of Mr. Nelson Cortes, Country Manager for Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao together with other guests celebrated the inaugural of 2 direct flights to Aruba: Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.
American Airlines launched 28 flights across its network this week, with more opportunities for travel throughout the U.S., the Caribbean and South America. These additional flights to Aruba serve as strategic connections that will connect the Aruban market with various markets of interest in the US.
AAA’s Air Service Development Manager Ms. Jo-Anne Arends expressed Aruba Airport’s excitement in welcoming these 2 flights to Aruba: “We’ve been anxiously waiting for this day, as today we warmly welcome 2 new flights that will be of great benefit for the island. American Airlines has been a loyal and strategic partner for 49 years, contributing with approximately 139 thousand passengers per year for the island. The commitment to continuously expand their flight options to Aruba is to be admired and very much valued by all of us. These two flights are just in time for that last minute surprise Christmas present for any passenger! We are very thankful for the airline’s trust in our local market and look forward to welcoming all passengers from Dallas and Chicago to Aruba!”
The festivities for the inaugural celebration included a token of appreciation to all arriving passengers followed by the official ceremony held in the airport’s VIP-Room and the traditional, yet very modern cake as a highlight of the evening.
Papiamento
E regalonan di Pasco perfecto pa Aruba:
American Airlines a inaugura buelonan directo for di Dallas y Chicago pa Aruba!
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) den presencia di Minister di Turismo, Salubridad Publico y Deporte Sr. Dangui Oduber, e ekipo di Aruba Tourism Authority, e ekipo di American Airlines bou liderazgo di Sr. Nelson Cortes, Country Manager pa Aruba, Bonaire y Curacao hunto cu otro invitado a celebra e inauguracion di 2 buelo directo pa Aruba: Dallas, Texas y Chicago, Illinois.
American Airlines a lansa 28 buelo den su network di buelo e siman aki, brindando mas oportunidad pa biaha den Merca, Caribe y Sur America. E buelonan adicional aki pa Aruba ta sirbi como coneccionnan strategico cu lo conecta e mercado di Aruba cu varios mercado di interes na Merca.
AAA su Air Service Development Manager Sra. Jo-Anne Arends a expresa aeropuerto di Aruba su entusiasmo pa yama bonbini na e 2 buelonan aki pa Aruba: “Ansiosamente nos tabata en espera pa e dia aki unda den forma caluroso nos ta yama bonbini na e 2 buelonan cu lo ta di beneficio grandi pa nos isla. American Airlines ta un partner fiel y strategico pa 49 anja caba contribuyendo cu aproximadamente 139 mil pasahero pa anja pa nos isla. E compromiso pa continuamente expande e opcionnan di buelo pa Aruba ta admirabel y ta wordo hopi balora door di nos tur. E 2 buelonan a yega net na tempo pa e regalo di Pasco sorpresa pa cualkier pasahero! Nos ta hopi agradecido pa e aerolinea su confiansa den nos mercado local y nos ta ansioso pa yama bonbini na tur pasahero for di Dallas y Chicago pa Aruba!”
E festividadnan pa e celebracion inaugural a inclui un muestra di aprecio pa tur pasahero na ora di yegada, sigui pa e ceremonia oficial teni den aeropuerto su VIP-Room y e bolo tradicional, pero moderno como un highlight di e anochi.
