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Private flights from San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay

Drake Bay Airport serves Osa Peninsula — 5 min to Drake Bay village. Fly direct from San José (Pavas) in 40 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$1,290
Per seat
≈ $258
Flight time
40 min
Capacity
Up to 5
Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Why Drake Bay

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Osa Peninsula

Land at DRK and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Drake Bay Airport (DRK). 5 min to Drake Bay village. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Corcovado VIP Access — Drake Bay — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Drake Bay; an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Diving — Isla del Caño — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Premium Snorkeling — Drake Bay or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Private Expeditions — Drake Bay to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    Whale & Dolphin Watching — Drake Bay before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from DRK on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Costa Rica · $1,290

Flying private from San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay

Why fly private from San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay?

The San José (Pavas)–Drake Bay corridor connects Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) with Drake Bay Airport (DRK). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 40 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $1,290 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $258 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) — departure

Tobías Bolaños International Airport sits in Central Valley, 15 min from San José city center. The runway is 1600m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.

Drake Bay Airport (DRK) — arrival

Drake Bay Airport serves Osa Peninsula. 5 min to Drake Bay village. The runway is 762m of grass, and the airport operates 6am-5pm.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay?

About 40 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay cost?

$1,290 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $258 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at SYQ and DRK, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book San José (Pavas) to Drake Bay?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Drake Bay

Attractions near Drake Bay

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Corcovado VIP Access — Drake Bay

Rainforest & Luxury

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Diving — Isla del Caño

Diving & Marine

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Premium Snorkeling — Drake Bay

Marine & Adventure

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Private Expeditions — Drake Bay

Adventure & Nature

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Whale & Dolphin Watching — Drake Bay

Marine Wildlife

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