Oranjestad: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, 22 m (72 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Oranjestad runs from about 11 h 26 min a day in late December to 12 h 54 min in late June (computed for 12.52° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Oranjestad is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP, 84 km).
Flights to Oranjestad: every airport, routes and times
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Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Maracaibo, 271 km (Venezuela) — flights
- Valencia, 343 km (Venezuela) — flights
- Barquisimeto, 283 km (Venezuela) — flights
- Maracay, 366 km (Venezuela)
- Cabimas, 283 km (Venezuela)
- Turmero, 378 km (Venezuela)
- Coro, 130 km (Venezuela)
- Valera, 362 km (Venezuela)
- Ciudad Ojeda, 294 km (Venezuela)
- San Felipe, 280 km (Venezuela)
Common questions
Which airport serves Oranjestad?
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Oranjestad?
About 29,998 people live in Oranjestad, across 23 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Oranjestad in?
America/Aruba, currently UTC-4.
What currency is used in Oranjestad?
The Guilder (AWG). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Oranjestad?
Maracaibo (271 km), Valencia (343 km), Barquisimeto (283 km), Maracay (366 km), Cabimas (283 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.