Flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)
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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Barajas to Juan Santamaría International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 4 airliners to choose from including Iberojet, Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 48 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Barajas.
Travellers planning to fly from Barajas Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Barajas Airport.
If you are renting a car at Juan Santamaría International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Juan Santamaría International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Barajas Airport:
- Private Transfers to Barajas Airport
- Buses to Barajas Airport
- Taxis to Barajas Airport
- Train Services to/near Barajas Airport
Ensure your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Barajas (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Iberia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 14:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qatar Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 16:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
British Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 16:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberojet | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:45 | 14:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from Barajas to Juan Santamaría International are very limited. Only Iberia operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 12:20
To book your flight you can visit Iberia on their website iberia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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Monday | 12:25
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Tuesday | 12:25
14:45
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Wednesday | 12:20
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Thursday | 12:20
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Friday | 12:25
14:30
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Saturday | 12:20
14:45
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Sunday | 12:25
16:50
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If you are planning to hire a car from Juan Santamaría International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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