What is the closest airport to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica?

Question

What is the closest airport to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica?

Answer 1

San Jose.  I've tried driving there from liberia. . . terrible idea.  Horrible roads from that direction.  I've tried it and ended up with flat tires stranded on a little traveled path.

Answer 2

I have made it from SJO (San Jose) to Arenal via shuttle in about 2 1/2 hours before.

From LIR (liberia) I think it is a bit longer and worse roads, I'm not sure exactly how much, probably at least 1 hour more.

Answer 3

Definitely San Jose. If you are driving, I would rent an SUV or Jeep, or anything other than an ordinary car! Costa Rica is absolutely our favorite place to travel, but the roads can be treacherous.

Answer 4

the san jose airport is the one you need to arrive. it takes 3 hrs to the arenal by car and the view is amazing when you go by zarcero or san ramon towns