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:
September 10, 2021
99,093 passengers departed in August 2021
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) reports as follows on AUA Airport’s performance for August 2021; yet another strong month of recovery versus the same period in 2019.
In August 2021, AUA Airport handled 99,093 departing passengers. This was 9% less than the month before. During the past month AUA Airport recovered 88% of the amount of departing passenger that were handled in 2019 during that same month. In August 2021 80,571 passengers (pax) travelled to the US, 9,302 pax to Europe, 3,387 pax to the Netherlands Antilles, and 5,833 pax to Latin America.
An average outbound passenger load factor (PLF) (number of seats of the total seats on board an aircraft that are occupied when departing from AUA Airport) for the US Market of 87% was reported during the month of August 2021, while the average PLF for all markets was at 86% during that same period (in comparison to 2019 where an average PLF for all markets of 85% was reached).
During the past month, AUA Airport averaged 29 flights per day, down from 35 daily flights during the same period in 2019. In that same period in 2020 we only handled a total amount of 218 flights whilst our national border re-opened in July of 2020 for all commercial operations.
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88% di e cantidad di pasaheronan cu a biaha for di Aruba na Augustus 2019 a wordo recupera den Augustus 2021
99,093 pasahero a biaha for di Aruba na Augustus 2021
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) ta raporta riba e prestacion di AUA Airport den Augustus 2021; un otro luna di recuperashon fuerte compara cu e mesun periodo na 2019.
Na Augustus 2021, AUA Airport a procesa 99,093 pasahero cu a biaha for di Aruba. Esaki tabata 9% menos compara cu e luna anterior. Durante e ultimo luna AUA Airport a recupera 88% di e cantidad di pasaheronan cu a biaha for di Aruba den e mesun luna na 2019. Na Augustus 2021 80,571 pasahero a biaha pa Merca, 9,302 pasahero a biaha pa Europa, 3,387 pasahero a biaha pa Antiyas Hulandes, y 5,833 pasahero a biaha pa Latino America.
Un averahe di e passenger load factor (PLF) na salida (cantidad di asiento ocupa en comparacion cu e cantidad total di asiento dispobibel abordo di un avion na momento di sali for di AUA Airport) pa e mercado Mericano di 87% a keda raporta den Augustus 2021, mientras cu e averahe di PLF pa tur mercado tabata 86% durante e mesun temporada (comparando cu 2019 unda e PLF averahe pa tur mercado tabata 85%).
Durante e ultimo luna, AUA Airport a procesa un averahe di 29 buelo pa dia, esaki ta menos compata cu e averahe di 35 buelo pa dia durante e mesun temporada den 2019. Den e mesun temporada na 2020 AUA Airport a procesa solamente 218 buelo mientras cu e frontera a habri na Juli 2020 pa tur operacion comercial.
