Important Information For Visitors To Aruba

When checking in for your flight you will need your passport, along with a ticket, e-ticket receipt or a printed e-ticket confirmation. For some countries a Visa is also required. Please make sure you have all these documents with you when checking in. Restrictions apply for carry-on items for all travellers. For more details click here.

Travelling towards the USA
The building located to the right of the arrivals hall is used for checking in all US bound flights. After checking in, leave the building through the exit on the left side of the building. When outside, follow the terminal signs to the right towards security screening and the gates.

Travelling towards all other destinations
The building located to the left of the arrivals hall is used for checking in all non-US bound flights. After checking in, leave the building through the exit to the right side of the building. When outside, follow the terminal signs to the left towards security screening and the gates.

Check-In hours
Check-in hours vary between airlines and destinations. For US-bound departures you have to check-in three hours before the scheduled departure. For more check-in information contact your airline. Airline contact information can be found here.

Checkpoints
At the checkpoints all carry-on items are scanned for inadmissible items. The following advisories help you pass the checkpoint faster.

Attire
Please minimize the metal you wear. Big belt buckles, clothing with metal buttons, lots of jewelry, and metal in the toes or heels of some footwear can set off security checkpoint metal detectors. This will require additional searches, slowing you and other travelers down. It is best to put keys, coins, watches and other metal items in your carry-on baggage until you clear security.

Shoes
All shoes have to be screened. Please remove your shoes at the checkpoint and put them in a tray and on the belt of the x-ray machine. Your cooperation with this process will speed up the screening process and will get you and your fellow passengers through the screening faster.

General Electronics
Mobile phones, PDA's, CD players and other electronic devices should be placed in your carry-on bag for screening.

Laptop Computers
Laptop computers should be taken out of their case and placed on the x-ray belt. It is a good idea to attach a label on the bottom of your laptop with your name, address and telephone number.

Film
It is advised that you put film in your carry-on baggage. If you have ;concerns about your film, request that it be hand inspected by a checkpoint security screener.

Food & Beverages In check-in baggage
Avoid packing foods and beverages in your check-in baggage. Certain foods and beverages have a density that can not easily be read by the screening equipment. Packing these items in your check-in baggage will result in your luggage being opened by security for inspection.

Food & Beverages in carry-on baggage
The following items can be taken aboard your flight in your carry-on baggage:

• Canned foods and food items that are not spillable.
• Snacks and candy in factory-sealed bags or resealable containers.

There are restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on baggage. For more information click here.

Restricted items when travelling to the USA
When travelling towards the USA, you have to comply with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USDA, APHIS, places limits on agricultural items brought into the United States from foreign countries because many items can harbor foreign animal or plant pests and diseases that could seriously damage Americas crops, livestock, pets, and the environment.

APHIS requires that travelers entering the United States from a foreign country declare all: Fruits Vegetables Plants and plant products Meat and meat products Animals, birds, and eggs.

Your declaration may be oral, written, or both and must cover all items carried in your baggage and hand luggage. If you are returning from abroad, you will be given a Customs Declaration form on which to declare your agricultural products. You will also be asked to indicate whether you have visited a farm or ranch outside the United States.

APHIS officers inspect passenger baggage for undeclared agricultural products. Failure to declare any items may result in delays and fines of up to $1,000. Agricultural products of U.S. origin, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and birds taken out of the United States, cannot always be reentered into the country. These items should be declared upon returning. Consult in advance with APHIS inspectors.

Food Products (Prepared)
You may bring bakery items and certain cheeses into the United States. The APHIS web site features a Travelers Tips section and Game and Hunting Trophies section that offers extensive information about bringing food and other products into the country. Many prepared foods are admissible. However, almost anything containing meat products, such as bouillon, soup mixes, etc., is not admissible. As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Because rice can often harbor insects, it is best to avoid bringing it into the United States.

Some imported foods are also subject to requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Airport Embarkation (Departure) Tax
Passenger Facility Charge: USD $34.25 is levied on passengers embarking on Aruba for any destination.
Place of payment: if not included in the ticket, Passenger Facility Charge is paid at the check-in counter at airport of departure.

Exempt:

• Children under 2 years;
• Passengers transiting within 24 hours to a third country;
• Airline crew members on duty.

For more details please see the Aruba Airport Authority Website