The only taxi platform in Curaçao with in-app payment
Street taxis are cash only. With Kumbai you pay by card, Apple Pay, or wallet, directly in the app. Price locked upfront before your driver even moves. No ATM, no negotiating, no surprises.
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How long does it take and what does it cost?
Prices are per vehicle for up to four passengers, not per person, and are agreed before you travel. The full route table for the island is on the taxi prices page.
About Westpunt
Westpunt is the far north-west of the island, closest to Kenepa, Playa Lagun and Playa Kalki. It is the longest transfer on Curaçao and the one most worth pre-booking.
There are very few cars operating this far west late at night. If you are staying in Westpunt, arrange rides in advance rather than expecting to find one.
Arriving at Hato Airport
Curaçao International Airport (Hato, code CUR) is on the north coast, while almost all accommodation is on the south side. Which is why even the shortest transfer takes 15 minutes or more.
Pre-book before you land
Your driver monitors the flight and waits if it is delayed, at no extra charge. On a busy arrivals window. Several wide-bodies landing together, the rank moves slowly.
Pay by card
Street taxis on Curaçao are cash only, in guilders or US dollars. With Kumbai you pay in the app, so you can skip the arrivals ATM queue entirely.
There is no Uber
Neither Uber nor Lyft operates in Curaçao. Fares are government-regulated and agreed up front rather than metered. Full explanation here.
Groups and child seats
Say how many passengers, how much luggage and whether you need a child seat when booking, so the right vehicle is assigned.
Booking your transfer
Book in the app for live tracking and saved addresses, or book in your browserwith nothing to download, the price is identical either way. Planning the return leg at the same time is worth doing, particularly for early-morning departures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Curaçao airport to Westpunt?
$60–65 with Kumbai as a fixed price for the vehicle, up to four passengers. Street taxis typically charge $85+ for the same route. A 25% surcharge applies between 11PM and 6AM, on Sundays and on public holidays.
How long does it take from Curaçao airport to Westpunt?
Around 55 to 70 minutes in normal traffic. Hato Airport is on the north coast and Westpunt is on the south side of the island.
Is there Uber at Curaçao airport?
No. Neither Uber nor Lyft operates in Curaçao. There is a taxi rank at arrivals with government-regulated fares, and Kumbai is the app-based alternative with the price fixed before you travel.
Can I book the transfer before I arrive?
Yes, and it is worth doing. Your driver monitors your flight and waits if it is delayed at no extra charge, so you walk out of arrivals to someone already there.
Do I pay per person or per taxi?
Per taxi. The published fare covers the vehicle for up to four passengers. Larger groups need a bigger vehicle, which is priced separately.