San José Juan Santamaría Airport

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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).

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.

Which airlines fly from and to San José Juan Santamaría Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Avianca
  • Copa Airlines brand logo
    Copa Airlines
  • American Airlines brand logo
    American Airlines
  • United Airlines brand logo
    United Airlines
  • Volaris brand logo
    Volaris
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at San José Juan Santamaría Airport.

Activities

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San José: Tortuga Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

Travel to the beautiful Tortuga Island to spend an incredible day at the beach. Snorkel, get an incredible tan under the sun, and enjoy the warm sea with an incredible turquoise color.
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San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Explore the beautiful city of San Jose on a guided walking tour through busy streets. See the bustling Central and Borbon markets, and peaceful parks. Learn how to make plantain empanadas with locals.
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San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs

Explore the Arenal Volcano area on a more scenic route than the traditional highway. Admire views of plantations, waterfalls, jungles, wildlife, and rustic towns, learn about Costa Rican coffee and native culture, and relax in the mineral hot springs.
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