Disruptions in 2026
| Date | What happened | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 January 2026 | Airspace restrictions tied to the US military action in Venezuela halted flights to Aruba | Flights resumed on Sunday 4 January; 37 flights and almost 17,000 passengers that day (Caribbean Journal, 5 January 2026) |
| 5 January 2026 | Catch-up schedule | 57 scheduled flights plus 6 extra flights; Delta added two flights |
| Early August 2026 | WestJet cabin crew strike | Aruba affected for one day; strike ended after a tentative agreement (reported 4 August 2026) |
| 1 June to 30 November | Atlantic hurricane season | Ends in 18 days; see Aruba hurricane season |
Status on 12 November 2026. Nothing else is announced for November.
How to check live
- Flights: your airline first, then the Queen Beatrix airport website, the day before and the morning of departure.
- Storms: the US National Hurricane Center until 30 November.
- Roads and buses: the local bus operator for service changes; see how to get around Aruba.
What to do as a visitor
- Keep a margin of one night before a connecting international flight.
- Book the private airport transfer in advance so that a delayed landing is still met: a private driver can follow a flight that arrives late, and a private transfer from the airport to Oranjestad is the closest offer.
- Keep booking references and the airline's messages if a flight is cancelled.
- For safety advice beyond travel disruptions, see is Aruba safe; for weather, the best time to visit Aruba.
FAQ
Is there a strike in Aruba now? No strike is reported on 12 November 2026. The last reported strike affecting Aruba was a WestJet crew strike in early August 2026, which lasted one day there.
Was the airport closed in 2026? Flights were halted on 3-4 January 2026 by airspace restrictions and resumed on Sunday 4 January.
Is it still hurricane season? Yes, until 30 November.
Aruba Authority editorial team, 12 November 2026. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
