When will flights resume from Aruba?

Flights to and from Aruba are set to resume at midnight on January 4, 2026, following the expiration of temporary airspace restrictions. Airlines are restoring schedules progressively, so travelers should monitor their airline closely over the next 1–2 days.

Is Aruba safe right now?

Yes. Aruba itself remains safe, calm, and fully operational. Hotels, restaurants, tours, and beaches are open. The flight disruptions were caused by temporary regional airspace restrictions tied to Venezuela, not conditions on the ground in Aruba.

Which airlines were affected by the Aruba flight cancellations?

Several major airlines confirmed flight impacts, including JetBlue (disruptions across more than a dozen Caribbean destinations), American Airlines (19 Caribbean destinations), Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. All are now restoring service progressively.

Where can I check live Aruba flight departure times?

You can view live, continuously updated departure times at the official Aruba Airport website: https://www.airportaruba.com/live-departure-times

Flights To and From Aruba Resuming After Venezuela-Related Airspace Restrictions

What Travelers Need to Know (Updated Jan 4)

Flights Resuming

Last updated: 4:55 AM Sunday, 4 January 2026 (GMT-4)

Live Flight Status

Aruba flight cancellations due to Venezuela tensions

Air travel to and from Aruba and much of the Caribbean is set to resume at midnight on January 4, following widespread flight cancellations caused by temporary airspace restrictions linked to recent U.S. military action in Venezuela.

Hundreds of flights across the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and northern South America were canceled on January 3 as airlines responded to the sudden regional airspace closure. Officials have now confirmed that those restrictions will expire, allowing flights to gradually return to normal operations.

Official Confirmation: Flights Resume Jan 4 at Midnight

In a January 3 statement posted on X, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed:

"Airspace restrictions will expire, and flights can resume at midnight. Airlines are informed and will update their schedules quickly."

Travelers are advised to continue working directly with their airlines, as schedules will normalize in stages rather than instantly.

Aruba Airport Status: Operational Throughout

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) remained operational the entire time. The disruption was not caused by local airport issues, weather, or safety concerns on the island.

Aruba itself continues to operate normally:

Hotels and resorts open
Restaurants and tours running as scheduled
No local security concerns

Live Flight Status

You can continue to monitor real-time departures here:

View Live Aruba Departure Times

Airlines That Reported Aruba & Caribbean Disruptions

Several major airlines confirmed flight impacts due to the temporary airspace closure.

JetBlue

JetBlue reported disruptions across more than a dozen Caribbean destinations, including:

Aruba (AUA)

Curaçao (CUR)

Bonaire (BON)

St. Maarten (SXM)

San Juan (SJU)

Antigua (ANU)

Barbados (BGI)

Affected customers may rebook through Jan 10 or request a refund if their flight was canceled.

American Airlines

American Airlines confirmed impacts across 19 Caribbean destinations, including:

Aruba (AUA)

Curaçao (CUR)

Bonaire (BON)

St. Maarten (SXM)

Barbados (BGI)

Trinidad (POS)

Change fees are waived for eligible tickets, and rebooking flexibility has been extended.

Delta, Southwest, Frontier & Spirit

•Delta Air Lines: Confirmed Caribbean cancellations and is restoring service progressively
•Southwest Airlines: Impacted Aruba (AUA), San Juan (SJU), and Punta Cana (PUJ)
•Frontier Airlines: Waived change fees for Aruba and select Caribbean routes
•Spirit Airlines: Allowing rebooking through Jan 11 for affected flights

What Travelers in Aruba Should Expect Next

While flights are cleared to resume, travelers should expect:

Rolling schedule updates
Aircraft repositioning delays
Limited availability on some routes for the next 24–48 hours

If your flight was canceled:

•Check your airline app frequently
•Avoid going to the airport until your flight is confirmed
•Keep confirmation emails/screenshots for refunds or insurance claims

Bottom Line

Flights to and from Aruba resume at midnight Jan 4
Disruptions were caused by temporary regional airspace restrictions tied to Venezuela
Aruba itself remains safe, calm, and fully operational
Airlines are restoring schedules progressively
Travelers should monitor airlines closely over the next 1–2 days