Departing from Aruba International Airport (AUA)

At just about 20 miles long, who would have thought Aruba would have such a busy airport. However when you're one the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean it should be expected. I arrived almost 2.5 hours before my United Airlines flight home to Boston and needed every last minute of that time to make my plane.

Below: When this is the last thing you see before entering the airport doors, really what's the rush to leave the island!

 Some helpful tips for travelers leaving through Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport:

- As I found out, you should definitely leave yourself at least 2 hours to reach your plane. Don't underestimate the number of visitors leaving from this airport. 

- You pass U.S. customs IN ARUBA!  This is not the normal course of events when traveling international. This means you need to pass through 4 (yes 4!) security check points. While it makes for a long and hectic departure, it pays off when you land in the U.S. and don't need to hassle with Customs. 

- There aren’t a whole lot of places to eat once you actually do get to the terminal. So if you love food like I do, make sure you've eaten before arriving! This was actually the first time I made a sandwich for myself and stuck it in my carry-on before leaving the hotel. I suggest you do the same. 

Below: The busiest routes between Aruba and the United States

Below: With departing flights to U.S. all leaving around the same time each day, you can see how crazy things can get.

Below: The scene before reaching customs. You wait outside and it's HOT! And it's right at this point you realize you're leaving paradise.  

 

   

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