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.
To assist stranded passengers, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines added extra flights for January 5.
Extra Flight Details Southwest Airlines:
WN 8818 – Orlando (MCO) ➝ Aruba (AUA) | 12:15
WN 8817 – Aruba (AUA) ➝ Orlando (MCO) | 13:15
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.
Extra Flight Details Delta Air Lines:
DL 9897 – Aruba (AUA) ➝ Atlanta (ATL) Estimated Departure: ~16:45
DL 9901 – Aruba (AUA) ➝ New York (JFK) Via Miami (MIA) Estimated Departure: 16:15
Booking Options:
Customers affected by cancellations, or those wishing to adjust their travel plans, are encouraged to:
Aruba Airport’s Gateway 2030 project stepping into the next phase:
Five international construction companies to bid for the Gateway 2030 expansion project of the Main Building Contract
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) together with its project partners have finalized the design and tender documents for the main terminal construction, and completed the prequalification for the contract bids for the main terminal construction. The preparation works and relocation and upgrading of the airport’s main utilities are well underway, and the next phase will complete the remaining planning process and move the project into a full-construction stage.
The results of the prequalification process for the Main Building construction contract has been completed and the following five companies will be participating in the tendering process; Aecon Group Inc., Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Bam International B.V., Bouygues Batiment International, and Tav Tepe Akfe Construction & Operation Co. The selected contractor will be responsible for the construction of the terminal expansion, as well as the roadway and parking lot changes and upgrades. The Tender Documents and all technical drawings have been delivered on May 31st, site visits are planned for mid to late June, and final submittals are expected to be received in mid-September.
“We are excited about this next step in the Gateway 2030 project. The participation of these experienced international construction companies will provide the know-how and expertise needed to effectively execute our construction program, and also provide opportunities and partnerships with local subcontractors to work alongside these companies and allow for much needed local employment opportunities. The 34.000 m2 terminal expansion, with an estimated 4-year construction time, will ultimately provide the capacity and service upgrades necessary for the growing volume of passengers that travel through our airport every day. We are very pleased with the experience and expertise of the prequalified construction companies participating in the tender, and we’re confident the process will conclude with a good result, and we look forward to the next step in building our highly anticipated infrastructure project at Aruba Airport,” said AAA CEO Mr. James Fazio.
Papiamento
Aeropuerto di Aruba su Proyecto Gateway 2030 drentando e siguiente etapa:
5 Compania di construccion internacional lo bid pa haña e contract di e proyecto di expansion di Gateway 2030 pa e edificio principal
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) hunto cu su partnernan di e proyecto a finalisa e diseño y documento di tender pa e construccion di e “main terminal”, y a completa e
proceso di precualificacion pa e bidnan pa e contract pa e construccion di e main terminal. E trabounan di preparacion, realocacion y mehoracion di aeropuerto su sistema principal di utilidad ta andando y den e siguiente etapa lo conclui e resto di e proceso di planiamento pa asina e proyecto drenta e fase di construccion completo.
E resultadonan di e proceso di precualificacion pa e contract di construccion di e edificio principal ta finalisa y e siguiente 5 companianan lo participa den e proceso di tender: Aecon Group Inc., Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Bam International B.V., Bouygues Batiment International y Tav Tepe Akfe Construction & Operation Co. E contratista cu wordo selecta lo ta responsabel pa e construccion di e expansion di e terminal y tambe e cambionan y mehoracion di e caminda y parkinglot. E documento di Tender y tur pintura tecnico a wordo entrega dia 31 di Mei y e bishitanan na e sitio lo wordo plania den fin di Juni. Tur bid ta wordo spera di wordo ricibi den September.
“Nos ta ansioso cu e siguiente stap di e proyecto Gateway 2030. E participacion di e companianan di construccion internacional cu hopi experiencia lo brinda e conocimento y experticio necesario pa di forma efectivo realisa nos programa di construccion y tambe brinda oportunidad y partnership cu subcontratistanan local pa traha hunto cu nan pa brinda tambe oportunidad di empleo local. E expansion di e terminal cu 34.000 m2, den un tempo estima di 4 aña di construccion, lo brinda e upgrade di capacidad y servicio necesario pa e cantidad creciente di pasahero cu ta pasa door di nos aeropuerto tur dia. Nos ta hopi satisfecho cu e experiencia y experticio di e companianan di construccion cu a precualifica pa participa den e bid y nos ta confia cu e proceso lo culmina cu resultado positivo. Nos ta ansioso pa mira e construccion tuma lugar pa Aeropuerto di Aruba su Proyecto di infrastructura,” asina AAA su CEO Sr. James Fazio a bisa.
