British Airways announced the new direct flights between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Alajuela Province and London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) in the U.K. 

 

According to the Tourism Institute, British Airways offers direct flights three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 

From Costa Rica to the UK, the departures are set from SJO at 6:30 p.m. Costa Rican time and arrive at LGW airport at 10:50 a.m. of the next day UK time.

From the UK to Costa Rica, the departures are set from LGW airport at 11 a.m. UK time, and arrive at SJO airport at 10:50 a.m. of the next day Costa Rican time.

People interested in flight itineraries should visit the airline's website.

 

According to institute statistics, as of October, more than 55,000 British tourists visited Costa Rica by air.

British Airways is one of many airlines that offers new flights to Costa Rica. Recently, Air France announced five direct flights a week between Costa Rica and France.

Last week, the institute was promoting the country as a reliable destination at the World Travel Market (WTM) tourist fair which is held this week in London, England.

Records show that during the first half of the year, there have been over 1.2 million tourists in Costa Rica.

 

Just last year, over 1.3 million tourists visited Costa Rica.

 

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