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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Alajuela by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ATH - SJO
    19h 52m
    $510–1,210

  2. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SKG - SJO
    25h 43m
    $348–1,338

  3. Fly Athens International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ATH - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    33h 5m
    $1,251–3,016

  4. Fly Athens International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane ATH - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    32h 8m
    $546–1,600

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day.

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