What is the nearest airport to Costa Rica?

The nearest airport to Costa Rica is San Jose (SJO) Airport which is 33.8 km away. Other nearby airports include Arenal (FON) (59.1 km), Quepos (XQP) (93 km), Cobano (ACO) (129.3 km) and Liberia (LIR) (164.2 km).

How long does it take to get to San José from the Airport?

It takes 51 min to get from San José to San Jose (SJO) Airport.

How do I get to San José?

We recommend flying to San Jose (SJO) Airport, which is 15.1 km away from San José. The bus from San Jose (SJO) to San José takes 51 min.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

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Duration	51 min
Distance	34 km
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Duration

51 min

Distance

34 km

Average price

$49

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Costa Rica

The nearest airport to Costa Rica is San Jose (SJO). TUASA operates a bus from Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $2 and the journey takes 51 min. Pulmitan de Liberia also services this route hourly.

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San Jose (SJO)
1. bus
Fastest
51 min
Cheapest
$1–12

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Other nearby airports

Liberia (LIR)
1. bus
3h 42m
$10–13
Cobano (ACO)
1. taxi
2. bus
3h 17m
$99–115
Quepos (XQP)
1. bus
3h
$11–16
Arenal (FON)
1. taxi
2. bus
1h 35m
$84–101

Important airports for Costa Rica

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San Jose Airport
15.1 km

Frequently asked questions

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