Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BIO to SJO flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BIO and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, Rs102,649 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs169,996. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.