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There are 6 ways to get from Nicoya to La Fortuna by shuttle, bus, or plane

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Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SJO - MAD
16h 58m
€638–1,143
Fly from Nosara Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane NOB - MAD
16h 26m
€340–1,115
Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIR - MAD
18h 52m
€426–1,511
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TNO - MAD
16h 55m
€598–1,434
Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to La Fortunashuttle
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FON - MAD
18h 23m
€797–1,685
Shuttle to Cobano, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Montezumashuttle
2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ACO - MAD
20h 5m
€452–1,301

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

24Weekly Planes

12h 30mAverage Duration

€320Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nicoya to La Fortuna.

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Distance: 8,817.2 km
Duration: 16h 58m

What companies run services between Nicoya, Costa Rica and La Fortuna, Madrid, Spain?

SANSA, Iberia, and five other airlines fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €340–1,100

Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 13h 55m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €320–1,200

Flights from Nosara Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 12h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €330–1,100

Flights from Nosara Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 16h 30m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €310–1,200

Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h
When: Every day
Estimated price: €370–1,200

Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 17h
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €340–1,300

Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €420–1,300

Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Cobano, Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 18h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €420–1,300

Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 19h 25m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €390–1,500

Flights from Cobano to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h
When: Every day
Estimated price: €390–1,200

Flights from Cobano to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 15h 40m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: €360–1,400

Flights from Cobano to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Quepos, Juan Santamaría International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €390–1,300

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La Fortuna, Spain(opens in a new window)

From royal palaces to flamenco shows, museums to bodegas, Madrid oozes a unique charm. Fill your suitcase with eclectic designer threads along Gran Via, revel in royal history at one of the many palaces, or feel football fever at Santiago Bernabeu stadium, home of the Real Madrid soccer team. Tour the city’s parks, visit a cervecería (beer hall), and take in the grandeur of the city’s main square, Plaza Mayor. Sink your teeth into some of the best tapas in the world, sample the famed churros at San Gines, wash them down with some sangria then join in the city’s booming nightlife scene until the wee hours of the morning.

Things to do in La Fortuna

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid(Opens in a new window)

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is a 20 ha amusement park located in the Casa de Campo in Madrid, Spain. Opened in 1969, it is the third-oldest operating amusement park in Spain behind Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo (opened in 1901) and Parque de Atracciones Monte Igueldo (opened in 1911). It is the flagship park of Parques Reunidos, who operates the park under Madrid municipal government concession until 2039.

Tornado (Parque de Atracciones de Madrid)(Opens in a new window)

The Tornado is an inverted roller coaster at the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid in Casa de Campo, Madrid, Spain. Manufactured by Intamin, it opened on May 23, 1999.

Strawberry train(Opens in a new window)

El Tren de la Fresa or the Strawberry Train is an heritage train service operated on the railway that was inaugurated on 9 February 1851 between Madrid and Aranjuez as the second railway line in mainland Spain. The original purpose of the 49 km railway was to connect Spain's capital with the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. It was called the "Tren de la Fresa", the "Strawberry Train," as it originally went past vast fields of strawberries en route. Fresa con Nata (Strawberries with whipped cream) is a speciality produce of the town.

Parque Warner Madrid(Opens in a new window)

Parque Warner Madrid is a theme park located 23 km southeast of Madrid, Spain, in the municipality of San Martín de la Vega. The park opened as Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid/Warner Bros. Park Madrid on 6 April 2002 and was owned by numerous Spanish investment groups, with Six Flags operating the park as part of the deal. In November 2004, the management arrangement with Six Flags was terminated, with the name change to Parque Warner Madrid occurring at the start of 2006.

Places to stay in La Fortuna

Hotel Avenida Leganés(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Eco Via Lusitana(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Eurostars i-hotel Madrid(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Plaza 5 Apartments Carabanchel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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