Rome2Rio

How to get fromNairobi to Costa Ricaby plane, taxi, shuttle, or ferry

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Costa Rica by plane, taxi, shuttle, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane NBO - SJO
    26h 26m
    $501–1,901

  2. Fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane NBO - LIO
    42h 22m
    $513–1,916

  3. Fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane NBO - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi taxi
    30h 6m
    $631–2,071

  4. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane NBO - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    45h 21m
    $748–2,082

  5. Fly to Cobano, ferry

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane NBO - ACO
    2. Take the ferry from Paquera to Puntarenasferry ferry
    32h 9m
    $568–2,267

  6. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane NBO - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    31h 55m
    $920–2,310

Nairobi (NBO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$516Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,480.4 km
  • Duration: 26h 26m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Costa Rica?

Air France, British Airways, and five other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.