Costa Rica Airports

Over the years, aerial access in Costa Rica has seen significant growth, a result of collaboration between both public and private tourism institutions with airport management companies, airlines, and country promotion entities. This synergy has led to the refurbishment of the main terminal in San Jose and the continuous development of the terminal in Liberia, Guanacaste.

At the heart of this air network is the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), strategically located in Alajuela, just twenty minutes from San Jose. This airport serves as the primary gateway to destinations in Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Moreover, it boasts a dedicated terminal for private flights, offering differentiated services such as Fast Track.

A notable feature of the Juan Santamaría Airport is its domestic terminal, allowing travelers to access the entire national territory within minutes through internal flights. Key destinations from this domestic terminal include Liberia Airport (LIR), Tamarindo-Flamingo (TNO), Nosara (NOB), Tambor-Cobano, Quepos-Manuel Antonio (XQP), Palmar Sur (PMZ), Bahía Drake (DRK), Puerto Jiménez (PJM), Golfito (GLF), La Fortuna-Arenal (FON), Limón (LIO), and Tortuguero (TTQ).

Other relevant airports in the country include the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia (LIR), Guanacaste, with connections to the United States, Canada, and Europe, especially favored by travelers looking to explore the attractive northern region of the country. Similarly, the Tobías Bolaños Airport in Pavas (SYQ), San Jose, is known for its frequent private flight connections and its pivotal role in pilot training at aviation schools, operating multiple flights daily.

These airport facilities have transformed Costa Rica into a gateway to the world, streamlining the path to dream destinations for travelers.