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Nearest Airport to San Diego: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to San Diego is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 25 km away.

Closest airport SYQ Tobías Bolaños International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport 25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car

Airports near San Diego

  1. 1
    Tobías Bolaños International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SYQ 16 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Juan Santamaría International Airport Flag of Costa RicaSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica · International Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    SJO 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  3. 3
    Guapiles Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    GPL 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  4. 4
    Quepos Managua Airport Flag of Costa RicaQuepos, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    XQP 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
  5. 5
    Aerotortuguero Airport Flag of Costa RicaRoxana, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    MRAO 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  6. 6
    La Fortuna Arenal Airport Flag of Costa RicaLa Fortuna, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica
    FON 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  7. 7
    Barra del Colorado Airport Flag of Costa RicaPococi, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BCL 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  8. 8
    Limón International Airport Flag of Costa RicaLimón, Costa Rica · Regional Airports in Costa Rica Meet & Greet →
    LIO 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  9. 9
    Buenos Aires Airport Flag of Costa RicaPunta Arenas, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    BAI 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  10. 10
    Palmar Sur Airport Flag of Costa RicaPalmar Sur, Costa Rica · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Costa Rica
    PMZ 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Carrizal Airport28 km
  • Atirro Airport39 km
  • Rio Frio / Progreso Airport · MRRF49 km
  • Las Lomas Airport49 km
  • Playon Sur Airport52 km
  • Babilonia Airport53 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to San Diego?

The nearest airport to San Diego is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 25 km away.

Which international airport is closest to San Diego?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 25 km from San Diego in a straight line — roughly 27 min by car.

What other airports are near San Diego?

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — 25 km, Guapiles Airport (GPL) — 42 km and Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) — 53 km.

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

About 18 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.