Australia: Cairns
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 07-Sep-12Aruba - Queen Beatrix Intl (AUA):
Airport Website: Location:www.aruba-airport.net
Airport Overview: An arrivals building and 2 separate departures buildings (one for flights to the USA and one for all other flights). All close together.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait outside arrivals at the airport. In town, taxis can be flagged down on the main street. |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | To Oranjestad Downtown & Hotels US$18/10-15 mins. To High Rise Hotels (Phoenix to Marriot) US$25, Eagle Area Hotels (Oceania to Amsterdam Manor) US$22, Low Rise Hotels (Dutch Village to La Quinta) US$22, Aruba Beach Villas US$30, Talk of the Town US$15, Malmok/Tierra del Sol US$30, Sasaki Apartment US$22, Quality Apartment US$22, Sunshine Apartment US$25 & Harbor/Cruise Ship Terminal US$21. All costs $3 more on Sundays and at night (2300-0700). |
| By Bus: | |
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| General: | Arubus runs several buses on a few different routes along the road outside the airport to Oranjestad and beyond, according to its route map. However, only Bus Route 8 is described as calling at the airport. Cost: To Oranjestad: US$ 2/15 mins./td> |
| Bus Route 8: | Route: Dakota - Airport - Simeon Antonio - Bucutiweg - Barcadera - Pos Chiquito - Sabana Basora - Barcadera - Simeon Antonio - Airport - Dakota - Oranjestad. Timings: Buses leave the bus station in Oranjestad Mon-Sat at 0625, 0735, 0930, 1040, 1155, 1300, 1415, 1605, 1725 & 1845. No Sunday Service. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Many companies including: AVIS 582 8787, Budget 582 8600, Dollar 583 0101, Amigo, EUROPCAR, Econo 588 7072, HERTZ 582 1845, ALAMO/National 587 1967 & Thrifty 585 5300. The rental car offices are across the road from the terminal building. Shuttle Vans run to off-airport Car Rental companies such as Top Drive, Ruba-Rent-a-Car, Jay's, Smart Rent 562 2220, More4Less & PAYLESS. |
Car Parking: Car parks are right in front of the terminal.
Currency Services: There is an ATM outside the arrivals building.
Notes: De Palm Tours has an office in a hut opposite the terminal.
Updated Jul14. Last Visit May14
Bonaire - Flamingo Intl (BON):
Location: 2 km SSE of Kralendijk.
By Taxi: To Kralendijk ~US$ 8 by day and $10 at night/10-15 mins.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, Budget, HERTZ, National, Nettys Car Rental +(599) 717 3262, and several other local companies. |
Airport Tax: There is a departure tax of US$ 6.80 for flights to Bonaire, Aruba & St. Maarten, and $22 for all other destinations.
Airport Tel No: +599 717 5600.
Updated Oct06 www
Curacao - Hato Intl (CUR):
Location: On the N coast of Curaçao Island, 11 km/7 Miles NNW of Willemstad.
By Taxi: To Willemstad US$ 18-26/20 mins. Fares are based on up to 4 people, with a 25% surcharge for a fifth passenger, as well as a $2 charge for bulky cases. 25% surcharges also apply after 2300. Tipping is optional. Tio Taxi +(599) 9 560-5491.
By Bus: Local buses 2A & 2C run hourly to Willemstad ~0600-2300. ANG 1.25/45 mins. The public bus stop is just outside arrivals - exit and turn left. They are inexpensive and serve many places on the island. Bus #6 goes to the Otrobanda bus station for ANG 1.25. Local minibuses also stop here.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, Budget, Dollar, HERTZ, Thrifty and a few local companies have desks in arrivals. ALAMO/National & eSixT have desks in the building next to arrivals. Exit and turn left. |
Car Parking: Car Parking is opposite the terminal building. Cost: Up to 30 mins NAF 3, 30-60 mins NAF 4, each extra hour NAF 1. Daily Max NAF 18.50.
Currency Services: ATMs are available outside the terminal. Foreign currency exchange is available - exit arrivals and turn right.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage lockers are available. Exit arrivals and turn left.
Airport Tax: There is a departure tax of US$ 6.80 for flights to Bonaire & Aruba ANG 18/US$10, St. Maarten ANG 36/US$20, and ANG 70/ US$39 for all other international destinations. Transfers ANG 9/US$5. There is a window in departures where the tax can be paid.
Airport Tel No: +599 9868 0017.
Updated Jul14. Last Visit May14
St Eustatius/Statia - Roosevelt (EUX):
Location: 3 km/2 Mile NNE of Oranjestad.
By Taxi: US$ 4/10 mins to Upper Town, $5 to the Jetty. Add US$1 after sunset.
Rental Cars: AVIS has offices at the Airport. Reddy Car Rental, Tel (599) 318 2880 can deliver cars to the airport from US$45 per day. Also on the island: Brown Car Hire 599 318 2266, LF Rivers 318 2309 & Rainbow 318 2811.
Airport Tax: There is a departure tax of US$ 6.80 for flights to Bonaire, Aruba & St. Maarten, and $22 for all other destinations.
Airport Tel No: +1 (599) 318 2887.
Updated Feb07
