Curacao flagTransportation & Infrastructure Guide

Public transit, airports, and getting around in Curacao

Curaçao, a small Caribbean island with 155,000 residents, features a car-dependent transportation landscape dominated by right-hand driving roads, taxis, and limited public buses. Key strengths include the modern Curaçao International Airport (CUR) connecting to North America, Europe, and regional hubs, alongside ongoing infrastructure investments. Challenges encompass sparse public transport coverage, reliance on informal minivans, and vulnerability to climate impacts, with mobility favoring rentals and taxis for residents and visitors exploring Willemstad and beaches.
Public Transport
Below Average
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
2.8/10

Public transport is very limited, primarily Autobus Bedrijf Curacao buses from Punda and Otrobanda stations, operating weekdays with long waits (1+ hour) and reduced weekend service. Small unscheduled vans supplement, but no metro, trains, or integrated systems exist. Not reliable for most travel needs.

Road Infrastructure
5.2/10

Adequate paved roads connect Willemstad to key areas, but no extensive highways. Maintenance is fair with some issues from climate exposure; urban streets vary, traffic management basic. Safety features like signage present, though narrow roads challenge larger vehicles.

Internet Speed
5.1/10

Internet relies on subsea fiber optic cables connecting to global networks, providing decent urban broadband. Average fixed speeds around 55 Mbps; mobile 4G strong. Fiber expanding in cities amid digitalization push, but island-wide coverage lags.

Avg: 55+ Mbps • Available via subsea cables in urban areas; expanding broadband with investments, limited rural reach

Airport Connectivity
6.2/10

Single major airport, Curaçao International (CUR), handles international flights from North America (Miami, NYC, Toronto), Europe (Amsterdam), and Caribbean hubs (Aruba, Bonaire). Modern terminal post-2019 expansion supports growing tourism; no domestic network needed on small island.

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no metro)
Bus Trip
N/A
Taxi
Zoned fares, unmetered; ask for Zone Fare Sheet (e.g., airport-Willemstad ~ANG 40-60); surcharges after 11pm/before 6am
High-speed Train
N/A (no trains)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Limited deployment in Willemstad and tourist areas, expanding 2024-2026 via fiber investments
4G Coverage: Extensive coverage in urban and populated areas, reliable island-wide from major carriers

Solid mobile reliability supported by subsea connectivity; strong 4G speeds in cities, suitable for navigation and apps, with digital infrastructure priorities noted.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid for tourists (up to 3 months); IDP required alongside original license for non-Dutch speakers. Long-term residents need local conversion after 6 months. Right-hand driving.