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XQP Quepos Managua Airport

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Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) serves San José, about 55 km south of San José. 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.

IATAXQP
ICAOMRQP
ServesSan José
From centre55 km
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Costa Rica
Elevation26 m

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The airport in numbers

Quepos Managua Airport — facts & history

We pulled Quepos Managua Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 35,752 passengers in 2017, against a peak of 56,020 in 2007.

Passengers / year
35,752
as of 2017
Peak traffic
56,020
in 2007
Elevation
26 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2017

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Quepos Managua Airport to San José

The airport is about 55 km south of San José, about 77 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~54 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~77 minmetered
Private transfer~77 minfixed upfront
Car rental~77 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From XQP 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.)
Jaco58 km81 min—
La Fortuna127 km134 min—
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca153 km160 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Quepos Managua 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 Quepos ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Quepos Managua Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: LACSA

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Quepos Managua 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 Quepos Managua Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Quepos Managua Airport to the centre of San José?
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 55 km south of San José, about 77 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Quepos Managua 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 Quepos Managua Airport to San José?
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 Quepos Managua 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 Quepos Managua Airport?
About 2 destinations, including San Jose, Palmar Sur. 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 Quepos Managua 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 Quepos Managua Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Quepos Managua 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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