How to get fromCosta Rica to Turkeyby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Turkey by plane, shuttle, or bus

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Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Istanbul (IST)plane SJO - IST
18h 51m
₺49,143–65,164
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
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1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SJO - ESB
20h 25m
₺20,189–70,210
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SJO - SAW
18h 14m
₺21,146–75,187
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SJO - ADB
20h 33m
₺23,114–80,160
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane SJO - AYT
22h 34m
₺21,093–75,114
Shuttle, bus to David, fly to Istanbul
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Paso Canoasshuttle
2. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus
3. Fly from David (DAV) to Istanbul (IST)plane DAV - IST
24h 23m
₺75,316–148,406

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

25Weekly Planes

17h 55mAverage Duration

₺19,092Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,168.9 km
Duration: 18h 51m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Turkey?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day.

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The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

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