Your complete guide to Curaçao International Airport
Curaçao International Airport (CUR), also known as Hato International Airport, is the main gateway to the island of Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean. This independent passenger guide gathers everything in one place: how to get to and from the terminal, what taxis and private transfers cost, where to rent a car or park, and what to expect on arrival and departure. Our aim is to make your journey clear and stress-free, whether you are visiting for a beach holiday, a diving trip, or business.
About the airport
The site lies about 12 km north-west of Willemstad, the island's capital, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive from the centre. A single passenger terminal serves both international and regional flights, linking the island with the Netherlands, North and South America, and the wider Caribbean. Local time stays on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year. The currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with US dollars widely accepted.
Getting from the airport to Willemstad
With no train or metro on Curaçao, almost everyone travels by road. The main choices are:
- Airport taxis: licensed cabs wait outside arrivals and charge set fares by zone; agree the price before you set off (see our Curaçao airport taxi guide).
- Private transfers: pre-booked, door-to-door rides at a fixed price (compare on our airport transfers page).
- Car rental: desks inside the building, handy for exploring the coast at your own pace.
- Hotel shuttles and the local public bus (limited schedule) are the budget choices.
At the airport
Inside, you will find the essentials for a smooth trip: duty-free and souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés, car-rental and taxi desks, ATMs and currency exchange, free Wi-Fi, lounges, and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. For live arrival and departure times, always check with your airline or the official channels before you travel.
This is an independent passenger guide, not the official airport operator.
