Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is ten hours ahead of San Jose.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJO to DXB flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJO and DXB:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
At the moment, R 8,960 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,095. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SJO to DXB, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights leaving from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're landing on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near DXB:
Explore without limits with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and see more of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dubai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to visit Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates you should also see. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are the start of reasons to visit.
