Domestic Flights

Domestic flights in Costa Rica are another convenient way to travel between different parts of the country, especially if you don't want to deal with the challenges of driving. The planes used for domestic flights in Costa Rica are typically small, with seating for 10–20 passengers, but are considered safe and comfortable. Domestic flights are operated by Sansa, to many popular tourist destinations across the country, including Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero and the Osa Peninsula. These flights are relatively affordable and can save you time compared to traveling by bus or car if you're traveling to remote areas. However, for short distance flights might not save you time considering you have to travel to and from the nearest airport, board and off board, etc. It's important to note that flights can be subject to weather-related delays or cancellations. Also note that not every domestic airport has a direct connecting flight, although you can contact Sansa for private and charter flight options. 

The following airports are operated (Q1, 2023):

• Drake Bay – (DRK) – South Pacific

• Golfito – (GLF) – South Pacific

• La Fortuna – (FON) – Northern Zone

• Liberia – (LIR) – Guanacaste

• Nosara – (NOB) – The Nicoya Peninsula

• Puerto Jimenez – (PJM) – South Pacific

• Puerto Limon – (LIO) – South Caribbean

• Quepos – (XQP) – Central Pacific

• San José – (SJO) – Central Valley

• Tamarindo – (TNO) – Guanacaste

• Tambor – (TMU) – The Nicoya Peninsula

• Tortuguero – (TTQ) – North Caribbean