The British airline will increase its flight frequencies to Costa Rica during the European winter season, from October 2026 to March 2027, and will shift its operations to Heathrow Airport, the United Kingdom’s primary international hub.
British Airways confirmed the increase in service to Juan Santamaría International Airport, expanding from three to five weekly flights. Operations will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
As part of this significant update, the airline will move its current operations from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow, enhancing overall connectivity and increasing cargo capacity between Costa Rica and Europe.
This new schedule will provide improved connections from across Europe—particularly within the United Kingdom—further strengthening Costa Rica’s air connectivity.
Strengthening European connectivity
Nonstop flights will depart London at 11:10 a.m., arriving in Costa Rica at 4:40 p.m. The return flight will depart at 6:55 p.m., arriving at Heathrow the following day at 11:05 a.m.
This schedule will allow travelers to benefit from more seamless connections to other European capitals, both on arrival and departure from London, as well as improved domestic connectivity within the UK.
The route will be operated using a Boeing 787-8, featuring a total of 204 seats, including 31 in Business Class, 37 in Premium Economy, and 136 in Economy Class.
According to recent data from the Costa Rican Tourism Board, the United Kingdom currently ranks as the third largest European source market for travelers to Costa Rica.
Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route between Las Vegas and Costa Rica, set to begin on October 1st with daily flights. The service will operate between Harry Reid International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an approximate flight time of 7 hours.
This new route strengthens connectivity with the United States—the main source market for tourism to Costa Rica—and aims to attract travelers from one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations.
Additionally, this route reflects the strong and long-standing relationship between Southwest Airlines and Costa Rica, marking 10 years of operations in the country, during which the airline has transported more than 700,000 passengers while continuously expanding its network.
Breeze Airways will begin operations in Costa Rica with a new direct route between Tampa, Florida, and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), marking its entry into the country.
The service will start on October 3, with two weekly frequencies (Wednesdays and Saturdays) from Tampa International Airport (TPA), operated with Airbus A220 aircraft with a capacity of 137 passengers.
This announcement represents a milestone in the country’s air connectivity and is part of the joint efforts between the public and private sectors to attract new airlines. The new route strengthens the connection with Florida, a key market with strong tourism, corporate, and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) potential. With this addition, Costa Rica becomes the airline’s fifth international destination.
A global study conducted by SCS Chauffeurs and published by Time Out, ranks Costa Rica as the country with the highest intention of revisitation worldwide. The analysis, based on more than 8,000 online reviews and votes, highlights destinations that create memorable experiences and inspire travelers to return.
Costa Rica topped the ranking with 895 positive mentions, surpassing internationally renowned destinations such as Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, reinforcing its strong global appeal.
This recognition aligns with data from the Costa Rican Tourism Board, which demonstrates remarkable visitor loyalty: 30% of tourists arriving by air have visited the country at least six times, an outstanding indicator at the international level.
The study highlights the country’s biodiversity, its focus on sustainable tourism, and the diversity of experiences as key factors driving its appeal. Among the most highly valued destinations are Monteverde, Tamarindo, the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Osa Peninsula, and San Vito—reflecting the natural and cultural richness that continues to inspire travelers to return to Costa Rica.
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