Aruba Airlines is the latest international carrier to add service to Miami International Airport, joining more than 100 airlines operating at MIA. Beginning July 2, the airline will launch new nonstop flights between Miami and Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital.
“The addition of new service by Aruba Airlines — and the increased connectivity that it will provide — is great news for our community and for our airport,” said Carlos A. Gimenez, mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Aruba Airlines will operate the route five times a week—on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays—using Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights are scheduled to arrive in Miami at 1:30 p.m. and depart for Aruba at 3:00 p.m. This new link gives travelers a fourth direct option between Miami and Aruba, complementing existing nonstop service offered by American Airlines, InselAir Aruba and Surinam Airways.
The new service aims to boost tourism and business travel between South Florida and Aruba by increasing frequency and schedule flexibility. With midday arrival and afternoon departure times, the schedule is designed to connect conveniently with other domestic and international flights at Miami International Airport, enhancing onward travel options for passengers.
For travelers planning trips to or from Aruba this summer, the added capacity and competitive choice should make booking easier and may offer more favorable fare and schedule combinations. Aruba Airlines’ A320 aircraft will provide standard short-haul international service, accommodating both leisure passengers heading to Aruba’s beaches and business travelers working between the two markets.
Miami International Airport continues to expand its network by attracting new international carriers and increasing connectivity throughout the Americas and beyond. The addition of Aruba Airlines reflects ongoing demand for travel between Florida and Caribbean destinations and supports the region’s broader tourism and economic ties.