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Airports near Carrillo (PLD)
10 airports within driving distance of Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
PBP — Islita Airport Nandayure, Costa Rica | 8 mi (12 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NOB — Nosara Airport Nosara Beach, Costa Rica | 14 mi (22 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TMU — Tambor Airport Nicoya, Costa Rica | 33 mi (53 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
JAP — Chacarita Airport Chacarita, Costa Rica | 49 mi (79 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LIR — Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Liberia, Costa Rica | 50 mi (81 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FON — Arenal Airport La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica | 71 mi (115 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
UPL — Upala Airport Upala, Costa Rica | 77 mi (124 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SJO — Juan Santamaria International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 87 mi (140 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SYQ — Tobias Bolanos International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 92 mi (147 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LSL — Los Chiles Airport Los Chiles, Costa Rica | 96 mi (155 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Carrillo?
Besides Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD), travelers can use Islita Airport (PBP, 8 mi), Nosara Airport (NOB, 14 mi), Tambor Airport (TMU, 33 mi), Chacarita Airport (JAP, 49 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Carrillo at once?
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