Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is 7 hours ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located. Brussels operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from SJO to Brussels, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from SJO to Brussels. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you have a passport from Costa Rica and want to travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels.
SJO is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Brussels
$1,117 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels. A return flight starts at $1,591. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SJO to Brussels. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 39 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to BRU if you're taking a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.
After your flight from SJO to Brussels, rest your head at a hotel close to CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Brussels, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from SJO to Brussels in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Brussels, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand Place and Atomium are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Brussels to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Manneken Pis.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
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