ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport (AUA) is thrilled to announce a significant network expansion with the support of its trusted airline partner, Air Century, which has flown over 13,500 passengers to Aruba since 2018. Air Century recently confirmed that it will be expanding its connection to the island by adding a new direct, year-round flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Aruba (AUA).
On Monday, October 2, 2023, Aruba Airport had the privilege of hosting the Air Century team, led by Air Century’s Commercial Director, Mr. Felipe Gutierrez, Station Manager in Aruba, Ms. Solandry Fuentes, Sales Executive, Ms. Linette De Los Santos, and Sr. Marketing Coordinator, Ms. Cinthya Baez. Aruba Airport’s Chief Revenue Development & Communications Officer, Ms. Barbara Brown, Aviation Business Development Executive, Mrs. Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, and the Aviation Business Development team engaged in fruitful discussions about Air Century’s air service development and strategic plans for 2023 and 2024.
During this meeting, Air Century reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its services in Aruba. One of the key developments discussed was the upcoming route from Punta Cana to Aruba, set to launch on December 15, 2023. Operating three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), this new route will be serviced by a CRJ-200 aircraft, offering 50 seats per flight. It is expected to generate an additional 150 weekly seats, enhancing travel possibilities between the Dominican Republic and Aruba.
The new PUJ-AUA route will not only benefit passengers traveling from Aruba but also serve as a pivotal hub for Air Century, connecting travelers from various destinations such as Havana, St. Maarten, Cartagena, Curacao, and Puerto Rico. The airline has ambitious plans to further expand its operations with direct routes to cities like Miami, New York, and Cancun, further strengthening connectivity for travelers from the Caribbean to North America.
In addition to this route, Air Century plans to strengthen its fleet by adding two CRJ-700 aircraft in November 2023, with further fleet expansion anticipated in 2024. These aircraft, boasting a seating capacity of approximately 70 seats, will significantly boost connectivity between Aruba and the Dominican Republic.
“We are thrilled to welcome Air Century’s expanded services from Punta Cana to Aruba. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to continuously improve point to point connectivity for travelers and connections to the Caribbean and beyond. We highly value our partnership with Air Century and look forward to offering our passengers even more convenient and affordable travel options”, said Aviation Business Development Executive, Mrs. Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends.
Flight Details:
JBQ-AUA
Air Century currently operates the Santo Domingo (JBQ) – Aruba (AUA) route on Wednesdays and Sundays with airfares starting at $155.
| Flights | Departure | Arrival |
| AUA to JBQ | 02:00 PM (AUA) | 03:10 PM (JBQ) |
| JBQ to AUA | 12:00 PM (JBQ) | 13:10 PM (AUA) |
PUJ-AUA
The new PUJ-AUA route will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with fares starting at $199.
| Flights | Departure | Arrival |
| AUA to PUJ | 10:00 AM (AUA) | 11:15 PM (PUJ) |
| PUJ to AUA | 04:30 PM (PUJ) | 05:45 PM (AUA) |
For more information about Aruba Airport’s flight schedules, please visit Aruba Airport’s Flight Schedules. To book your flights to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana with Air Century, please visit Air Century Booking.
About Air Century
Air Century is a renowned airline with over three decades of experience, specializing in Caribbean and Dominican Republic travel. Established in 1992, the airline has built a strong reputation for reliability, affordability, and exceptional customer service. With a growing fleet and expanding route network, Air Century is a trusted choice for both business and leisure travelers. Learn more at Air Century’s About Us page.
About AUA Airport
AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with 22 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing over 2.5 million passengers per year and providing air service to 22 cities and 34 non-stop destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 77% from the United States & Canada, 13% from Latin America, 6% from Europe, and 4% from Dutch Caribbean, year to date, August 2023. AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate, hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America & Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
Learn more about what’s happening at AUA Airport by visiting www.airportaruba.com and connect with AUA Airport on Twitter.com/Aruba_Airport, Facebook.com/ArubaAirport, Instagram.com/arubaairport/ and Linkedin.com/ArubaAirport.
