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TMU Tambor Airport

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Tambor Airport (TMU) serves Jaco, about 45 km west of Jaco. 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.

IATATMU
ICAOMRTR
ServesJaco
From centre44 km
Non-stop1
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Costa Rica
Elevation10 m

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The airport in numbers

Tambor Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tambor Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 38,699 passengers in 2015.

Passengers / year
38,699
as of 2015
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2012–2015

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Tambor Airport to Jaco

The airport is about 45 km west of Jaco, about 62 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~43 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~62 minmetered
Private transfer~62 minfixed upfront
Car rental~62 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TMU 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.)
La Fortuna91 km95 min—
San José104 km109 min—
Tamarindo110 km115 min—
Liberia110 km115 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tambor 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 Nicoya ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tambor Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LACSA

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tambor 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 Tambor Airport

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

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

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Airports nearby

Other options near Jaco

Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tambor Airport to the centre of Jaco?
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 45 km west of Jaco, about 62 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Tambor 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 Tambor Airport to Jaco?
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 Tambor 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 Tambor Airport?
About 1 destinations, including San Jose. 3 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 Tambor 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 Tambor Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tambor 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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