Buenos Aires Airport

Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is in the town of Buenos Aires, head of the Buenos Aires canton in Puntarenas Province in southern Costa Rica. The canton is shaped by the valleys of the General, Coto Brus and Térraba rivers, with the Cordillera de Talamanca along its northeastern edge.

No. Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is a small domestic airstrip in the town of Buenos Aires, Puntarenas Province, in southern Costa Rica. It has nothing to do with Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, which is served by different airports. Check the country and airport code carefully when searching for flights or transport.

Yes. The airstrip is located in the town of Buenos Aires itself. The surrounding canton is large, covering more than 2,300 square kilometers, so some places are far from town: the Dúrika private reserve is about 17 kilometers northeast, and Biolley, near La Amistad, is about 62 kilometers away.

No scheduled airline service to Buenos Aires Airport was found. Sansa, Costa Rica's main domestic airline, does not include Buenos Aires in its current network of destinations. Most travelers reach the town by road, usually after landing at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José.

Buenos Aires Airport has a single concrete runway, numbered 01/19, about 960 meters long. The airfield sits at roughly 370 meters (1,214 feet) above sea level, and mountainous terrain lies to the northwest through east of the airport. Its ICAO code is MRBA and its IATA code is BAI.

Most travelers arrive by road. International visitors usually land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, the closest international airport, and continue south. Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, passes through Buenos Aires, so the town is reached by car or with a pre-arranged driver rather than by scheduled flight.

Buenos Aires is a domestic airport, so international travelers enter Costa Rica elsewhere, usually at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José. There you need a valid passport, and officers may ask for proof of a return or onward trip out of Costa Rica, such as a flight or bus ticket.

The Buenos Aires canton includes seven indigenous territories, among them Boruca, known for its balsa-wood masks, weavings and the year-end Diablitos festival. The Dúrika private reserve lies about 17 kilometers northeast of town, and part of La Amistad International Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with Panama, lies within the canton.

Route 2, the Inter-American Highway, runs through Buenos Aires and reaches the Pacific coast in about an hour and a half by car. Backroads also lead toward the beaches, but they need a 4x4. If you are not driving yourself, arrange a driver for the trip in advance.

Buenos Aires is warm all year, with temperatures usually between 78°F and 89°F (26°C to 32°C). May is the rainiest month, and many days bring a short rain shower. Costa Rica is on UTC−6 all year with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the Costa Rican colón.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.