Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose seven hours behind Bologna.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and SJO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, Rs111,428 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs196,007. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BLQ to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the departures from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BLQ:
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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.