What is the nearest airport to San Mateo?

The nearest airport to San Mateo is San Jose (SJO) Airport which is 35.5 km away. Other nearby airports include Arenal (FON) (59.7 km), Cobano (ACO) (68.5 km), Quepos (XQP) (69.9 km) and Liberia (LIR) (133.4 km).

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

It takes 1h 51m to get from San Mateo to San Jose (SJO) Airport.

How do I get to San Mateo?

We recommend flying to San Jose (SJO) Airport, which is 35.5 km away from San Mateo. The bus and taxi from San Jose (SJO) to San Mateo takes 1h 51m.

Where can I stay near San Mateo?

There are 151+ hotels available in San Mateo.

How to get to San Mateo from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 26m
Distance	36 km
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Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 26m

Distance

36 km

Average price

$44

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to San Mateo

The nearest airport to San Mateo is Arenal (FON). However, there are better options for getting to San Mateo. You can take a bus from Liberia (LIR) to San Mateo via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, and Orotina in around 4h 58m.

Recommended airport

San Jose (SJO)
1. bus
2. taxi
1h 51m
$49–60

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Other nearby airports

Cobano (ACO)
1. busferry
2. bus
6h 58m
$34–43
Liberia (LIR)
1. bus
2. bus
4h 58m
Cheapest
$17–26
Quepos (XQP)
1. bus
2. bus
4h 33m
$19–25
Arenal (FON)
1. bus
2. taxi
Fastest
1h 26m
$62–78

Important airports for San Mateo

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San Jose Airport
35.5 km

Frequently asked questions

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