Flying from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the two main airports in Hamburg.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Hamburg.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Hamburg to SJO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to SJO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Hamburg Airport:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to SJO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SJO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Central San Jose is roughly 14 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, R 6,995 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,428. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Hamburg to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). July is the peak month for travel to San Jose. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Hamburg to SJO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Hamburg to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
Your visit to San Jose should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Liberia is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
