Flying from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) begins with finding the right airport to make your exit from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are your main options in Stockholm.
San Jose is seven hours behind Stockholm. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Stockholm to SJO. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Stockholm to SJO departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
73.1% of flights that take off from Stockholm Arlanda Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
You can get to BMA from central Stockholm in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Stockholm to SJO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bromma Airport:
57.41% of flights leaving Bromma Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
The trip to NYO from the centre of Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Reserve a hotel near Stockholm Skavsta Airport and get to the terminal relaxed and ready for takeoff. If you're catching an early Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, check in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.
NYO has an on-time performance rating of 80.46%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late flight from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central San Jose. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 7,031 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Return flights start from R 12,530. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Stockholm to SJO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in a Stockholm to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Stockholm to Juan Santamaria International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are attractions you won't want to skip in San Jose.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Liberia is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
