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Nearest Airport to Alajuelita: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Alajuelita is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 7.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 16 km away.

Closest airport SYQ Tobías Bolaños International Airport 7.4 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Airports near Alajuelita

  1. 1
    Tobías Bolaños International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SYQ 7.4 km5 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    Juan Santamaría International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica · International Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SJO 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  3. 3
    Guapiles Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    GPL 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
  4. 4
    Quepos Managua Airport Flag of Costa RicaQuepos, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    XQP 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  5. 5
    Aerotortuguero Airport Flag of Costa RicaRoxana, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    MRAO 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  6. 6
    La Fortuna Arenal Airport Flag of Costa RicaLa Fortuna, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    FON 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  7. 7
    Barra del Colorado Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BCL 112 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  8. 8
    Buenos Aires Airport Flag of Costa RicaPunta Arenas, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BAI 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  9. 9
    Limón International Airport Flag of Costa RicaLimón, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    LIO 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  10. 10
    Palmar Sur Airport Flag of Costa RicaPalmar Sur, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    PMZ 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Alajuelita; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Alajuelita?

The nearest airport to Alajuelita is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 7.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 16 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Alajuelita?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 16 km from Alajuelita in a straight line — roughly 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Alajuelita?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — 16 km, Guapiles Airport (GPL) — 48 km and Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) — 51 km.

How long does it take to get from Alajuelita to Tobías Bolaños International Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.