Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose eight hours behind Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HEL and SJO:
Miami International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs123,244 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs227,097. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HEL to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose in May.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.