Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is six hours behind Birmingham.
Leave plenty of time to make your BHX to SJO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHX and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs139,360 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs245,354. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights leaving from Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.