Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is six hours behind Edinburgh and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your EDI to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between EDI and SJO:
London Gatwick Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, ₹ 55,725 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 69,164. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to SJO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its leading attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
