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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Alajuela by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly 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
    17h 37m
    $689–1,247

  2. Fly 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
    30h 33m
    $769–1,832

  3. Fly 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
    31h 24m
    $726–1,728

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,903.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Air Transat fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

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