Juan Santamaría airport (SJO)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

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Juan Santamaría International Airport, opened on May 2, 1958, is the main air terminal in Costa Rica. It operates with domestic and international flights throughout America and Europe.

Official Website: sjoairport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 5.2 million passengers went through it in 2018.
Tel: +506 2437 2400. There are general and tourist information counters in the central lobby, next to gate 8 and across from the immigration area.

 Location

The airport is located 23 km (14 miles) to the northwest of the city of San José.

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Car rental agencies

After the customs area, there are car rental desks from the following companies:

Alamo/Enterprise/National (Tel +506 2242 7700 - 24 hours a day)
Budget/Apex (Tel +506 2436 2000 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
Dollar (Tel +506 2443 2078 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
Economy (Tel +506 2299 2000)
Hertz/Firefly (Tel +506 2221 1818 / 2258 4343 / 2430 7707 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Payless (Tel +506 2430 4647 / 2256 0101 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Solid Car Rental/Nu Rent a Car (Tel +506 2442 6000 / 9000 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)

 

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Parking services at San José airport (SJO)

The parking lot, situated next to the terminal building, has two levels, the first one covered and the second uncovered. It operates 24 hours a day and has security cameras. More information: Tel +506 2437 2627 / E-mail: [email protected]. Fees

 

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include access ramps, elevators, toilets for the disabled and wheelchairs. Remember to inform your airline about your particular needs at least 48 hours in advance.

 
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Latest updates: November 21, 2019