Queen Beatrix International Airport
TNCA, Oranjestad, Aruba
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (9,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach
Queen Beatrix airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Aruba
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport is about 20 minutes from Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.
- Main airport
- AUA / TNCA
- Elevation
- 60 ft
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (9,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Aruba
The airport suits every size of business jet. Aruba sits outside the main hurricane belt, which makes it a year-round destination.
Flights from Miami take about 2 hr 30 min.
Aruba Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Aruba
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
Aruba requires an online embarkation card before arrival; we remind you when you book.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport.
When Demand Peaks in Aruba
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- Year-round
- Aruba rarely sees hurricanes, so demand stays steady.
Flight Times and Prices to Aruba
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to AUA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,974 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,381 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 30 min$59,500–$91,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,142 mi | 2 hr 45 min$11,800–$17,100 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,201 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,288 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,006 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,649 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 55 min$64,000–$97,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,236 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 15 min$57,000–$87,500 |
Best Aircraft for Aruba
Light and midsize jets fly from Florida; super-midsize jets fly from the Northeast nonstop.
Aruba Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from Miami to Aruba?
About 2 hr 30 min.
Is Aruba affected by hurricanes?
Rarely. It sits south of the main hurricane belt.
