What is the nearest airport to Santa Elena?

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is Arenal (FON) Airport which is 40.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Liberia (LIR) (66.4 km), Cobano (ACO) (97.1 km), San Jose (SJO) (100.6 km) and Quepos (XQP) (151.4 km).

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

It takes 5h 24m to get from Cañas to San Jose (SJO) Airport.

How do I get to Cañas?

We recommend flying to San Jose (SJO) Airport, which is 109 km away from Cañas. The bus from San Jose (SJO) to Cañas takes 5h 24m.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

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How to get to Santa Elena from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 42m
Distance	101 km
Average price	$140
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 42m

Distance

101 km

Average price

$140

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Santa Elena

The nearest airport to Santa Elena is Arenal (FON). However, there are better options for getting to Santa Elena. Autotransportes Tilarán S.A operates a bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tilarán 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10 - $14 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

Recommended airport

San Jose (SJO)
1. bus
5h 24m
$56–71

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Other nearby airports

Liberia (LIR)
1. bus
2. taxi
2h 6m
$68–85
Cobano (ACO)
1. shuttle
2. bus
3. bus
9h 43m
Arenal (FON)
1. bus
2. taxi
Fastest
1h 42m
Cheapest
$23–32
Quepos (XQP)
1. bus
3h 17m
$369–378

Important airports for Santa Elena

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