Flying from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA): What you need to know
Oranjestad is four hours behind Belfast. Reina Beatrix International Airport is located in Oranjestad, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to AUA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Belfast International Airport:
67.55% of flights that take off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Belfast to AUA flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Book a hotel near AUA if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Reina Beatrix International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Sixt or CarVenience and experience more of Oranjestad and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport is 359 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 899 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to AUA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Plan your visit to Oranjestad in May for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Belfast to AUA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Oranjestad, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport in February when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Oranjestad
After booking your flight from Belfast to Reina Beatrix International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oranjestad:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Aruba Premier Boat and Dive, De Palm Island and Manchebo Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Oranjestad itinerary.
