What is the nearest airport to Arenal?

The nearest airport to Arenal is Arenal (FON) Airport which is 36 km away. Other nearby airports include Liberia (LIR) (70.5 km), San Jose (SJO) (97 km), Cobano (ACO) (97.2 km) and Quepos (XQP) (148.5 km).

How long does it take to get to Arenal from the Airport?

It takes 3h 53m to get from Arenal to San Jose (SJO) Airport.

How do I get to Arenal?

We recommend flying to San Jose (SJO) Airport, which is 97 km away from Arenal. The shuttle and bus from San Jose (SJO) to Arenal takes 3h 53m.

Where can I stay near Arenal?

There are 180+ hotels available in Arenal.

How to get to Arenal from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 20m
Distance	97 km
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Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 20m

Distance

97 km

Average price

$313

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Arenal

The nearest airport to Arenal is Arenal (FON). However, there are better options for getting to Arenal. Transpisa operates a bus from Tanque to Terminal Arenal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2 - $6 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

Recommended airport

San Jose (SJO)
1. shuttle
2. bus
3h 53m
$261–265

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Other nearby airports

Liberia (LIR)
1. bus
2. taxi
2h 4m
$83–105
Cobano (ACO)
1. shuttle
2. bus
3. bus
5h 11m
$777–853
Arenal (FON)
1. bus
Fastest
1h 20m
Cheapest
$2–6
Quepos (XQP)
1. bus
2h 56m
$351–356

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