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Curaçao Airport Code: CUR

The IATA airport code for Curaçao is CUR, and the ICAO code is TNCC. Here is the airport's official name, where it is, and which airlines fly there nonstop.

By Armando Cepeda, founder of TropicDrive. Updated 5 October 2026.

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Curaçao Airport at a glance

FactDetails
IATA codeCUR
ICAO codeTNCC
Official nameCuraçao International Airport
Local nameHato Airport
LocationHato, on the north coast, about 12 km from Willemstad
OperatorCuraçao Airport Partners (CAP)
TerminalOne passenger terminal, opened in 2018
Runway11/29, about 3,410 m (11,190 ft)
Elevation9 m (29 ft)
Passenger hours06:00 to 00:00, airfield open 24 hours
Passengers in 20252.46 million, a record year
Time zoneAtlantic Standard Time, UTC-4, no daylight saving

Sources: Curaçao Airport Partners factsheet 2026 and 2025 traffic results.

Why CUR and not Hato?

Airport codes have three letters, and Curaçao's comes from the island's name. The airport was first called Hato Airport after the area it stands in, and locals still use that name. When you book a flight or search for a rental car, use CUR.

How far is Curaçao Airport from Willemstad?

About 12 km. The drive takes 15 to 25 minutes outside rush hour. Mambo Beach is 20 to 30 minutes away, Jan Thiel 25 to 35 minutes and Westpunt 40 to 50 minutes. See all drive times from Curaçao Airport.

Curved louvered facade of the airport terminal with palm trees

Airlines and nonstop flights to Curaçao

In 2025, 22 airlines flew from CUR to 24 destinations. These are the main nonstop routes in the summer 2026 and winter 2025/26 schedules. Some routes run only in season or on certain days, so check with your airline.

RegionAirlines and destinations
United StatesAmerican Airlines: Miami, Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare in winter. JetBlue: New York JFK. United: Newark. Delta: Atlanta. Surinam Airways: Miami
CanadaAir Canada: Toronto, Montreal in winter. WestJet: Toronto in winter
EuropeKLM, TUI and Corendon: Amsterdam. Corendon: Düsseldorf from December 2026
South and Central AmericaAvianca and Wingo: Bogotá. Copa: Panama City. Wingo and Z Air: Medellín. Z Air: Barranquilla. Surinam Airways: Paramaribo. Avior and Laser: Caracas
CaribbeanDivi Divi Air, Z Air and Winair: Aruba and Bonaire. Z Air and Winair: Sint Maarten. Caribbean Airlines: Port of Spain. Arajet, RED Air and Air Century: Santo Domingo

Based on the airport's published flight schedules. Aerolíneas Argentinas plans flights from Buenos Aires from January 2027.

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Airport code questions

What is the airport code for Curaçao?

The IATA code is CUR. The ICAO code, used by pilots and air traffic control, is TNCC.

What is the name of the airport in Curaçao?

Curaçao International Airport. Locals call it Hato Airport, after the area where it stands.

Where is Curaçao Airport?

In Hato, on the north coast of the island, about 12 km from Willemstad. The drive to the city center takes 15 to 25 minutes.

How many airports does Curaçao have?

One. Curaçao International Airport (CUR) handles all commercial flights to and from the island.

Sources: Curaçao Airport factsheet 2026; 2025 traffic results; About Curaçao Airport Partners.