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How to get fromIstanbul to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane IST - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 32m
    $853–1,304

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane SAW - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    35h 29m
    $395–1,321

  3. Fly Istanbul to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane IST - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    26h 18m
    $1,032–2,187

  4. Fly Istanbul to David, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to David (DAV)plane plane IST - DAV
    2. Take the bus from David to Fronterabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Paso Canoas to San Joséshuttle bus
    29h 45m
    $1,342–2,494

  5. Fly Istanbul to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane IST - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 7m
    $709–1,783

  6. Fly Istanbul to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane IST - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    23h 58m
    $445–1,521

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SAW - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    20h 58m
    $453–1,004

Istanbul (IST) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,268.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to San José. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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