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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to San José.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to San José takes 00m, covering 6,906 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San José range from $1,208 to $1,692, with an average of $1,461 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,208 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,212 to $5,012. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $592, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Istanbul Airport to San José usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Istanbul Airport to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,087 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,010, a difference of $923.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 05m, compared with 19h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 19h 38m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

San José is 9 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Central Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.