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Nearest Airport to Sabanilla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sabanilla is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 20 km away.

Closest airport SYQ Tobías Bolaños International Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Sabanilla

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    Tobías Bolaños International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SYQ 12 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    Juan Santamaría International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica · International Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SJO 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  3. 3
    Guapiles Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    GPL 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  4. 4
    Quepos Managua Airport Flag of Costa RicaQuepos, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    XQP 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Aerotortuguero Airport Flag of Costa RicaRoxana, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    MRAO 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  6. 6
    La Fortuna Arenal Airport Flag of Costa RicaLa Fortuna, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    FON 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Barra del Colorado Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BCL 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  8. 8
    Limón International Airport Flag of Costa RicaLimón, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    LIO 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Buenos Aires Airport Flag of Costa RicaPunta Arenas, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BAI 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 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 Sabanilla; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sabanilla?

The nearest airport to Sabanilla is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 20 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sabanilla?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 20 km from Sabanilla in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Sabanilla?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — 20 km, Guapiles Airport (GPL) — 40 km and Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) — 57 km.

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

About 12 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.