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LIR Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

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Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) serves Liberia, about 13 km west of Liberia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALIR
ICAOMRLB
ServesLiberia
From centre13 km
Non-stop15
Airlines14
TimezoneAmerica/Costa Rica
Elevation82 m

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The airport in numbers

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 827,000 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 1.2M in 2016.

Passengers / year
827,000
as of 2021
Peak traffic
1.2M
in 2016
Elevation
82 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1995–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport to Liberia

The airport is about 13 km west of Liberia, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 minmetered
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LIR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Tamarindo46 km64 min—
La Fortuna99 km104 min—
Jaco148 km155 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Liberia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 15 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · United Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Copa Airlines · Air Canada · Frontier Airlines · LACSA · WestJet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Liberia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport to the centre of Liberia?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 13 km west of Liberia, about 26 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport to Liberia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport?
About 15 destinations, including San Jose, New York, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta. 14 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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