Travelling from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Brussels. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose.
Your flight from Brussels to SJO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to SJO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Brussels Airport:
Of all flights departing from Brussels Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). One of the main stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and SJO, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at CRL from central Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to SJO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
78% of flights leaving Brussels South Charleroi Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, R 7,064 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,057. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Brussels to SJO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). January is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Before locking in your Brussels to SJO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Brussels to Juan Santamaria International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are loads of terrific things to do in San Jose when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at National Park (Parque Nacional) followed by Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose, Liberia is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.