Q COSTARICA — Air connectivity between New York and Guanacaste takes another step forward with the addition of a Delta Airlines route.
Guanacaste Airport, in Liberia (LIR), a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) announced the new service to begin on December 19 and will run until April 10, 2027.
The service will operate weekly on Saturdays using an Airbus A321neo with a capacity of 194 passengers.
“Without a doubt, this is further proof of how strong Costa Rica is as a destination in the plans of airlines, and the confidence they have in our country at a time when every move in the aviation sector is being analyzed based on its profitability,” said Marcos Borges, President of the ICT.
New York City joins the direct routes already operated by Delta, which include Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, and Detroit, further strengthening its presence in the destination.
“We are pleased to announce this new service, which expands travel options for visitors from the New York metropolitan area, solidifying its position as the origin with the largest number of direct flights to Guanacaste Airport,” stated César Jaramillo, General Manager of Guanacaste Airport.
He added that this route strengthens the airport’s role as a tourist gateway.
“This reinforces our position as a strategic entry point for international tourism from a key market, thus contributing to the tourism and economic development of the Guanacaste region,” he concluded.