Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tortuquero Airport (TTQ): what you need to know
Around 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SJO to TTQ flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SANSA Regional is your gateway to discovering Tortuquero (and perhaps some other great corners of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport offered by this airline.
SANSA Regional is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tortuquero Airport (TTQ)
100 € is currently the best price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport flight. A return flight starts from 200 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SJO to TTQ by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tortuquero Airport (TTQ)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TTQ:
Getting from Tortuquero Airport (TTQ) to central Tortuquero
Tortuquero Airport is approximately 0.16 kilometres from the centre of Tortuquero. The drive time takes around 0 hours.
When to fly to Tortuquero Airport (TTQ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Tortuquero. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in July.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tortuquero Airport for September if you'd like to visit Tortuquero during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to TTQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tortuquero. Around 97 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.
Limon is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Tortuquero. No trip is complete without visiting Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
