Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between HEL and SJO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Miami International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Before reserving your cheap ticket from HEL to SJO, check whether you need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$827 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from C$1,438. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from HEL to SJO, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours and 22 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from HEL to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
As soon as you've booked your flights from HEL to SJO, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in San Jose. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Jose.
