Juan Santamaría airport (SJO)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Juan Santamaría International Airport, opened on May 2, 1958, is Costa Rica's main air terminal. It operates domestic and international flights throughout the Americas and Europe.
Official Website: sjoairport.com - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 6.2 million passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +506 2437 2400. Flight information: Tel +506 2437 2616.
There are general and tourist information desks in the central lobby, next to gate 8 and in front of the immigration area.
Location
The airport is located next to Alajuela, 23 km (14 miles) northwest of the city of San José.
See MapCar rental agencies
Past the customs area, there are car rental counters of the following companies:
- Alamo (Tel +506 2242 7733 - 24 hours)
- Budget (Tel +506 4052 2000 / 6088 1930 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Economy (Tel +506 2430 0558 - 24 hours)
- Enterprise (Tel +506 2242 7800 - 24 hours)
- Hertz (Tel +506 4036 9513 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- National (Tel +506 2242 7878 - 24 hours)
- Payless (Tel +506 2430 4647 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
- Solid Car Rental (Tel +506 2442 6000 / 8835 5566 - 6:00 am to 1:00 am)
Parking services at San José airport (SJO)
The parking lot, located next to the terminal building, has two levels, the first covered and the second open-air. It operates 24 hours a day and is equipped with security cameras. More information: Tel +506 2437 2627. Rates
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities include access ramps, elevators, adapted restrooms and wheelchairs. Remember to inform your airline of your particular needs at least 48 hours in advance.
Latest updates: March 29, 2025
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