Costa Rica: Getting There
When should I arrive in and depart from the host country?
Plan your flight to arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica (airport code SJO), anytime between 11:00 AM and 5:00PM on the first day of your service program.
Plan your departure from San Jose after 7:30AM on the final day of your service program.
Provided that you submit your flight itinerary to us, your team leader or a hired driver will be at the airport to meet flights scheduled to arrive between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This coordinated schedule will assist in assembling the team for transportation to the host community.
The Global Volunteers Service Program commences on the first Saturday of your program with the evening meal. Any expenses that occur before the evening meal, other than airport pick-up within the arrival window, are the responsibility of the volunteer.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes, provided you send your flight itinerary to Global Volunteers at least two weeks in advance of the Service Program arrival date, and you arrive within the prescribed arrival window. A Global Volunteers staff person, or hired driver, will meet you outside the airport, and will be holding a Global Volunteers sign.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed or you miss a connection, please notify Global Volunteers as soon as you know your new arrival plans so your team leader can arrange your transportation to the hotel. If your flight is scheduled to arrive within our prescribed window, we will pick you up even if your flight is delayed.
What should I do if I arrive prior to the scheduled arrival date?
If you choose to spend time in Costa Rica before the Service Program begins, please meet your team leader at the hotel by 6PM on the first day. We ask that you not proceed to Santa Elena ahead of the team.
