The best way to get to Drake Bay is by plane, since it would take you about 11 hours to drive here from San Jose and it’s only recommended in the dry season. In the rainy season, some roads are impossible to cross, and rivers are too high to be forded. Search for Drake Bay flights on this list. These scheduled Arenal flights will allow you to save valuable time, so you can be at your destination enjoying the daylight while others are stuck on roads all day long. Make reservations for national flights easily online, just contact our travel advisors for assistance and Costa Rica tips and advice. Some car agencies have drop off and delivery service, and you can receive the car at the airstrip to continue your vacation. You can also request a shuttle service to pick you up and drop you off, giving you transportation between the hotel and airport.
Children Policies: Under 2 years sitting in parents lap travel free.
Check in is 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Maximum of luggage free allowance is 2 pcs per person (30 lbs and 10 lbs). Excess luggage will be charged as follows: One extra bag $25.00, Over free luggage allowance - $25.00 per bag (31 to 45 pounds), Two extra bags $50.00, Over free luggage allowance - $60.00 per bag (46 to 70 pounds)
Pets are allowed on board and the charges will depend on its weight:
Oversized items such as surfboards, golf clubs, fishing gear or bicycles will cost $40.00 each piece, anything over 70 lbs must be sent as Cargo otherwise Nature Air has Baggage Store Service available for luggage up to 15 days for the price of $5.00 per bag.
All passengers that weight over 250 pounds / 114 kilograms will require two seats to be purchased and the maximum luggage allowance is 60 lbs. In case of an overweight situation not previously notified to the agency the airline will charge a second ticket to passengers directly or cancel their flight if the aircraft is completely booked.
International flights require at least 3 hours check-in, we recommend taking this into consideration when you plan to connect from your domestic flight into your international flight. Domestic couriers will not be responsible for misconnections due to international couriers.
24 hours prior before day of departure: Any voluntary change of date, time, itinerary or name will incur in $15.00 penalty per segment in the same class. If not, pay the difference to the next (higher) class available, plus a penalty of $15.00.
Within 24 hours of departure but not less than 3 hours before departure: Any voluntary change of date, time or itinerary will incur in $25.00 penalty per segment in the same class. If not, pay the difference to the next (higher) class available, plus a penalty of $25.00.
Change of name within 24 hours on the day of the departure will not be allowed
Cancellations notifications 7 days or more prior to day of departure will incur in a $25.00 penalty per person/ per segment and ticket will be offer as a future credit.
Cancellations notifications less than 7 days of departure are not allowed, 100% penalty. No show, 100% penalty.
Schedules and times are subject to changes without notice
Passengers who do not show up for the flight will not be able to reuse ticket
