Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin is seven hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SJO to BER flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJO and BER:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
R 5,685 is currently the best price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 13,676. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJO to BER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJO to BER.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SJO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BER instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Berlin's main sights.
Booking your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Berlin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to BER around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Berlin. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Essen, roughly 451 kilometres west of Berlin. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are key reasons to visit.