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Search Flights from Denpasar-Bali to San Jose

Popular Airport

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

22 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

17868 Km

Transportation to Airport from Denpasar-Bali City Center

Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport

Denpasar, which is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations, is home to the third busiest airport of Indonesia as well. The airport usually performs flight to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong, which are often referred to as large and crowded centers of the region.

At Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport you can also do some shopping before or after your flight or spend time in private passenger lounges in addition to many other services. It is also very easy to reach the airport from the center of Denpasar and tourist attractions. After determining your priorities such as comfort or reasonable prices, you can easily get to Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport from Denpasar by selecting a vehicle suitable for you.

You can arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar to the world, after a travel of about 20 minutes with a taxi, the first alternative you can choose to get to the airport from the city center. Other alternatives you can use to get to the airport are car rental and hotel shuttle services.

Taxi

You can easily get to the airport by finding a taxi on central locations of Denpasar. In Denpasar, taxis usually operate with fixed fares and they usually do not make any discount. However, it is also possible to travel more economically especially during the seasons when they are not too many visitors.

During busy seasons, the chance of bargaining is much less. You need to pay 105.000 rupiah from Batubulan to the airport, 100.000 rupiah from Bukit to the airport, and approximately 70.000-90.000 rupiah from Denpasar to the airport. Taxis can accept euro and dollar, but it is still a good idea to have some rupiah in your wallet.

Car Rental

Like in many parts of Bali, renting a car in Denpasar is a great option passengers can choose for a comfortable and quick travel. There are car rental companies at the airport or in the city center. You can visit one of these companies to rent a suitable car. Europcar, Hertz, AVIS, Budget and Sixt are the most prominent ones among these companies. You can make a reservation online before you take the road. In this way, you can continue your travel by receiving your car from the airport or from the city center without waiting.

The distance between Denpasar and the airport is about 13 kilometers. You can get help from the navigation device and maps in order to cover this distance, or you can easily reach the airport from the center by following the signs.

Hotel Shuttle Services

One of the easiest alternatives to get to the airport from Denpasar and other central parts of the city is using hotel shuttle services. Although not every hotel offers this service, you can contact your hotel beforehand and use airport shuttle services if they offer this service for their customers. Airport services are very comfortable and fast. However, their amount you need to pay may be more expensive compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can learn the fare of this service from your hotel in advance and the amount you need to pay for each baggage.

Airport Information

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar and its immediate surrounding to the world, is one of the busiest airports of Indonesia and the region. Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, shown as the third busiest airport of Indonesia, is very close to the city center. The airport carries a great number of passengers each year.

At the airport, which is located 8 km of the city center, there are a great number of services for passengers. Thanks to these services, passengers can comfortably wait for their flights. There is a duty free and a store where passengers can do shopping. For those passengers who are hungry or want to drink something before the flight, there are restaurants and cafes.

Thanks to wireless internet at the airport, you can perform your online transactions. There are also areas where you can charge your computer and mobile phone.

You can also find massage-related products, which are very popular in Bali, at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. These products can also be great gift alternatives for your loved ones.

You will also see the offices of the car rental companies at the airport. By renting a car from one of these companies, you can reach your destination much more easily and comfortably, and then you can deliver your car to the office of the company located at the airport.

Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the airport arrival terminal. The airport also has parking areas for those coming with their own cars.

The hotel which is located near Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is a great alternative to the passengers who want to accommodate near the airport.

At the airport, you can also find ATMs that you can use for performing money transactions and many other services you may need before and after your flight.

Transportation to San Jose City Center from Airport

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport, which is located near the city center of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is one of the busiest airports of the country. If you are travelling with your private car, you can follow the highway General Cañas while travelling to the city center from the airport, which is located 11 miles of San Jose. You can also benefit from the transportation alternatives such as taxi or bus which carry passengers to San Jose city center by departing from the airport terminal. If you want to travel in the city comfortably or travel to different parts of the city, you can rent a car before leaving the airport terminal. The shuttles of tour operators are generally preferred by crowded groups who want to travel to the city center from the airport. If you plan to use the shuttles which are more budget-friendly for crowded groups, you should make a reservation in advance. If you consider renting a car for your transportation, it would be a good idea to get in contact with the car rental company in advance and make a reservation before your travel. In this way, your car will be ready for you at the airport and you won’t have any trouble in finding a car especially during busy seasons. You don’t have to make a reservation in order to use taxis or buses. At any time of the day, you can easily find a taxi at Juan Santamaria Airport. There are also buses operating frequently and carrying passengers to the center.

Bus

TUASA buses, which start operating at 04:30 am, carry passengers to San Jose city center from Juan Santamaria Airport until 11:00 pm. You can get to the center of Alajuela in about 15 minutes by getting on a bus for an affordable price. If you need to travel in the direction of Heredia, your travel will last 40 minutes by bus. If you need to travel to Jan Jose, it will last about 35 minutes. Buses departing from the airport terminal offer a fast and economical transportation. Station Wagon buses operating for 24 hours offer service between the city centers and the beaches located in Guanacaste and Puntarena. You can benefit from these vehicles in order to travel to Alajuela and San Jose. If you want to get information about TUASA buses, you can call (506) 2442-6900. For Station Wagon buses, you can call (506) 2441 1181 and get detailed information.

Car Rental

At Juan Santamaria Airport, many international car rental companies offer service for passengers wanting to rent a car. You can get in contact with Dollar, one of the car rental companies located at the airport, by calling (506) 2443-2078 or make a reservation for the car you want to rent over the internet and receive your car when you arrive at the airport terminal. If you choose Payless for renting a car, you can contact (506) 2430 4647 or (506) 2256 0101 and get detailed information about car reservation. In addition, there are many other companies at the airport such as Hertz and Firefly Rent a Car, Economy, Solid, Advantage, Nu, Solid, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Budget and Apex and you can also contact one of these companies for your transportation. In order to rent your car from Hertz and Firefly, you can call (506) 2221-1818 or (506) 2258-4343 and (506) 2430-7707. National, Enterprise and Alamo can be reached from (506) 2242-7700. In addition, you should keep in mind that you can speed up your car rental process by reserving your car through the internet. All of these companies offer online services for their customers. In order not to confront any problem while receiving your car from the car rental office located at the terminal, you should have your travel documents such as international driver’s license and passport with you.

Taxi

You can easily distinguish the orange-colored taxis waiting in front of exit door of the airport terminal. Taxis Unidos vehicles offer service for 24 hours at Juan Santamaria Airport. If you want to get in contact with the taxi office located at the airport, you can call (506) 2443-7544 and get information. Furthermore, taxis are one of the fastest transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to San Jose and other important centers located near it. In addition, the fare you will pay for travelling to San Jose from the airport is not very high. The distance between these points is 11 miles. You can get on these in front of the airport terminal and reach your destination in the city center within minutes. There is not much chance to bargain with the driver but you can get in contact with the drivers in advance and learn how much you need to pay for travelling to your destination. If you need to travel as a crowded group or have heavy luggage, you can prefer one of the bigger vehicles. The cost of travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport by taxi is not very high but you can travel to the center by using a means of public transportation such as bus. After reaching the city center by bus, you can continue your travel by getting on a taxi from the center and in this way, you can reduce your travel cost.

Tour Operator Shuttle

Another transportation alternative offered to the passengers travelling to the center from Juan Santamaria Airport is the shuttles of tour operators. You can choose one of the two different companies offering service in this field. These companies are Gray Line Airport Express and Interbus. When you come to the shuttle rental points located in baggage claim area, you can get information about the fares which can vary depending on your route and travel date. After getting detailed information, you can make your decision. If you decide to benefit from the shuttle service offered by the tour operators, you can contact Gray Line Airport Express by calling (506) 2220-2126 and (506) 2291-2222 and make a reservation after you ask the questions coming to your mind. For Interbus, which is the other alternative offering service at Juan Santamaria Airport, you can call (506) 4100-0888 and get information about these shuttles. You can use the shuttles of the tour operators for travelling in Costa Rica or to any other destination abroad. These shuttles are one of the most ideal transportation vehicles for those travelling in group or trip organizations.

Weather in San Jose

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 29ºC
SaturdayMin 17ºC - Max 27ºC
SundayMin 16ºC - Max 28ºC
MondayMin 16ºC - Max 29ºC
TuesdayMin 16ºC - Max 30ºC

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