Curacao International Airport
Hato International Airport is the main air gateway for Willemstad and the wider island of Curaçao, handling international and regional traffic through a large-airport setup that reflects the island’s importance as a Caribbean destination. Identified by the codes CUR and TNCC, the airport is the point most visitors will use when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel, making it a practical place to get oriented before heading into the capital or onward across the island.
About Curacao International Airport
Hato International Airport is the main air gateway for Willemstad and the wider island of Curaçao, handling international and regional traffic through a large-airport setup that reflects the island’s importance as a Caribbean destination. Identified by the codes CUR and TNCC, the airport is the point most visitors will use when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel, making it a practical place to get oriented before heading into the capital or onward across the island.
Overview
Hato International Airport is the main air gateway for Willemstad and the wider island of Curaçao, handling international and regional traffic through a large-airport setup that reflects the island’s importance as a Caribbean destination. Identified by the codes CUR and TNCC, the airport is the point most visitors will use when arriving for beach holidays, diving trips, cruises, or business travel, making it a practical place to get oriented before heading into the capital or onward across the island.
Key Facts
- Airport name: Hato International Airport
- Location served: Willemstad, Curaçao
- Airport type: Large airport
- Codes: CUR (IATA) and TNCC (ICAO)
- Elevation: 29 ft (9 m)
- Main runway: 11/29, 11,188 ft, asphalt, lighted
Why It Matters for Travelers
For passengers, one of the airport’s most useful features is its long, lighted runway, which supports a wide range of flights and helps the airport operate as a major entry point for the island. Its low elevation of 29 feet above sea level is typical for a coastal Caribbean airport, and its role serving Willemstad means transfer times from airport to city are generally straightforward compared with more remote island airfields.
Time Zone and Trip Planning
Hato International Airport operates in the America/Curacao time zone, an important detail when planning flight connections, hotel check-in, tours, or cruise departures. Because island itineraries often combine flights with ferries, resorts, and timed excursions, it is wise to double-check local arrival and departure times tied to CUR rather than relying only on the time shown at your point of origin.
Routes
Top routes from CUR
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FAQ
Curacao International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Curacao International Airport is located in Curacao, Curaçao (North America), at coordinates 12.180°, -68.960°.
- Its IATA code is CUR and its ICAO code is TNCC.
- Curacao International Airport serves Curacao, Curaçao. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Curacao International Airport operates on America/Curacao local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Curacao International Airport sits at latitude 12.180° and longitude -68.960°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CUR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CUR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CUR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Use the flight search on this page to compare live fares from Curacao International Airport. Prices vary by day of the week and how far ahead you book, so comparing a few nearby dates usually surfaces a cheaper option.