San José Juan Santamaría Airport
General information
San José Juan Santamaría Airport is Costa Rica’s busiest airport, named after the national hero Juan Santamaría. The airport has two terminals and one runway, and is located a short distance from San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago, the four largest cities in the country. San José Juan Santamaría Airport (5.2 million passengers in 2019) is the busiest airport in Central America after Panama City Tocumen Airport (16.6 million passengers in 2019).
Location
Where is San José Juan Santamaría Airport situated?
The airport is located northwest of San José and is easily accessible by car.
How many terminals does San José Juan Santamaría Airport have?
San José Juan Santamaría Airport has two terminals, namely Main Terminal and Domestic Terminal. All international flights depart from Main Terminal. On the ground floor of the international terminal, you will find the check-in desks on the right and the security check on the left. Terminal Domestica – SJO is reserved for domestic flights operated by Sansa Airlines and Costa Rica Green Airways with smaller aircraft. The terminals are not interconnected, but the walking distance is only 5 minutes.
Airport Map
Transportation
Car
The distance from San José Juan Santamaría Airport to the centre of San José is 18 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of San José.
From SJO Airport to San José City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from San José Juan Santamaría Airport by public transport. Visit the San José Juan Santamaría Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from San José Juan Santamaría Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of San José is about CRC 15000.-. Book your taxi at San José Juan Santamaría Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From SJO Airport to San José City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At San José Juan Santamaría Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Budget, Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), Enterprise, Hertz, National (Enterprise Holdings) and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
San José Juan Santamaría Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
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Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to San José Juan Santamaría Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at San José Juan Santamaría Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Avianca
- Copa Airlines
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Volaris
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in San José
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near San José Juan Santamaría Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
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