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From the UK passengers can fly non-stop from London Gatwick South with British Airways. The flight runs day time three times a week.  Alternatively, passengers can also reach San Joe with Iberia via Madrid, British Airways and American Airlines via Miami, Air France via Paris, Avianca via Bogota or Lufthansa via Frankfurt. Numerous domestic and regional flights are available to connect from San Jose to the rest of the Americas.

Free Wi-Fi for all passengers entering and exiting the country. Three Wi-Fi networks are available: “Free SJO Wi-Fi by Samsung”.  The connection will remain active for 3 hours.

San Jose Airport Taca
  • Getting there
  • Airport Lounges
  • Useful Links

The airport is located in Alajuela Province, by Cañas road exit 1 towards San José, 20 km west of the city centre of San Jose.

 

Juan Santamaria Airport operated as one terminal building, divided into the main international (M) and the domestic (D) Avianca and Copa operate from the main, where Sansa and Nature air operate from the domestic.

Public bus service is available 24 hours to connect with San Jose city centre. Licensed taxis are available in the airport and will usually accept both USD dollars.

 

Connections:

Passengers connecting to domestic flights, should allow at least two hours, to allow all immigration processes and re-check of baggage to take place smoothly.

 

 

  • VIP Lounge Santa Maria Costa Rica: It also operates with the name of Copa Club. Location: Airside, Lower Level. The lounge is located in front of Gate 5.Opening hours: 04:30 – 20:00. Accessibility: Priority Pass members. All passengers can access the lounge by paying a fee of £25 at the door. Click here for more information.
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