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There are a number of different buses you can catch from the airport into the city. The big red TUASA bus can be found at the bus stops along the parking building. You can purchase tickets on the bus for around ₡500 (£0.60). Alternatively, you can find taxis at the curb outside the terminal.
If you are travelling in economy class, you can access either the Santamaria VIP Lounge on the Upper Level near Gate 5 or the VIP Lounge Costa Rica on the Lower Level. If there is space, you can pay approximately ₡18,000 (£22) to enter the lounges. The VIP Lounge is well equipped for those travelling on business, offering printing and scanning services, conference facilities and premium Wi-Fi. This lounge also has a sushi restaurant and bar.
For those looking to stay close to the airport, the Costa Rica Airport Lodge and the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport are both within 5min from the airport terminal and offer an airport shuttle to help get you and your luggage to and from your flights. If you want to stay in nearby Alajuela, the Courtyard by Marriott and Hotel Guaria Inn & Suites also offer an airport shuttle. In downtown San José, Hotel Presidente and the Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola both offer a shuttle service.
As you arrive at the airport, you can finish your duty-free shopping at Duty Free Social Program near luggage racks 5 and 2 in the baggage area. These stores are open from 5:00 – 20:00. If you are in transit at San José Airport, you can find a range of stores in the departure area of the airport, including the Colibrí Craft Store or Terra Verde for local gift ideas or Britt Shop Costa Rica for a range of souvenirs and convenience products.
Flights from London | 11h 00m |
The flight route London to San José was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £548. Also in the last 3 days, London was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to San José with one-way tickets at £200 and £431 return.
There are 9 miles between San José city centre and San José.
All flights to San José land at San José. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.
On average, a flight to San José costs £847. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £650 and departed from London Gatwick Airport.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Monday. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday.
The cheapest month for flights to San José is September. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July.
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Direct departures
Monday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more
24
25
Tuesday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more
23
24
Wednesday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more
26
27
Thursday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more
25
26
Friday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more
24
25
Saturday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more
25
26
Sunday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +22 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +23 more
21
22
Direct returns
Monday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more
24
25
Tuesday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more
23
24
Wednesday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more
26
27
Thursday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more
25
26
Friday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more
24
25
Saturday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more
25
26
Sunday
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +22 more
Aeromexico, Air Canada, +23 more
21
22
We liked the flight, but not in JFK, not in Gatwick it is no lounge and this was surprising and disappointing. I think by now it is understandable that COVID will not go away and why it should not be business lounge?
We liked the flight, but not in JFK, not in Gatwick it is no lounge and this was surprising and disappointing. I think by now it is understandable that COVID will not go away and why it should not be business lounge?
The boarding agents appeared to do the minimum customer service. They did not appear to try to find solutions to problems.
Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)
W were seated in the middle of 4-seat row so we had to bother other passengers to get out. Seats were packed together too tightly. It was a very uncomfortable place to sit for 8 hours.
Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.
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