Meeting someone at La Fortuna/San Carlos Airport.
La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON · MRAN), Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for La Fortuna/San Carlos Airport
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Which terminal
La Fortuna Arenal Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at FON, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Costa Rica are usually much quicker.
La Fortuna/San Carlos runs on America/Costa Rica time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of FON: San Jose Juan Santamaría SJO (67 km), San Jose Tobías Bolaños SYQ (75 km), Liberia LIR (106 km), Quepos XQP (124 km), Nicoya NOB (130 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in La Fortuna/San Carlos?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like FON usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at FON?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at FON right now?
La Fortuna/San Carlos runs on America/Costa Rica time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at FON without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near La Fortuna/San Carlos
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