Are there sterile transfer areas in Juan Santamaria airport?
I am traveling from Madrid to San Salvador via Costa Rica's Juan Santamaria Airport. The flights with proper transfers are rather expensive so I am booking a self transfer and I am trying to get an idea of the time I should allow myself. There are options from 1h to 7h, obviously I would like to cut down on the layover time so my question is:
Will I need to go through passport control or are there sterile transfer areas?
I tried to look this up but couldn't find info. Anyone's experience would be helpful. Cheers
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How many terminals does SJO airport have?
San Jos\xe9 Juan Santamar\xeda Airport has two terminals, namely Main Terminal and Domestic Terminal. All international flights depart from Main Terminal.How early should I get to San Jose Costa Rica airport?
Most airlines suggest arriving at the airport three hours in advance for international flights. Be sure to remember to check in for your flight online beforehand. You can usually do this 24 hours in advance. We have been bumped off flights because we hadn't done this, even when showing up several hours early.Do you go through customs when leaving Costa Rica?
Mark YES if you have been out of Costa Rica for at least 3 days. Mark NO if you have not been out of Costa Rica for at least 3 days (for example, you flew out of Costa Rica on January 1st and are flying back January 3rd). Remember, this is the customs form for Costa Rica, not for the country you just flew out of.How long does it take to get through security at SJO?
TSA recommends that you arrive 2 hours prior to scheduled departure for check in and security processing for domestic flights and 3 hours prior for international flights. Before arriving at the airport, review your airline's departure terminal, minimum check-in time and ticket counter hours.Covid-19 Testing (SJO) Juan Santamaria Airport, Costa Rica
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