Buenos Aires Airport
Airport codes Buenos Aires Airport
IATA Code
BAI
ICAO Code
MRBA
FAA Code
N/A
IATA Metropolitan Code
BAI
World Area Code
110
Country Code
CRI
Airport coordinates
Lat / Lon
9°9'50"N / -83°-19'-48"W
Decimal
9.16395, -83.33017
Altitude
1214ft / 370.03m
Magnetic variation
degrees
About Buenos Aires Airport
Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is located in the municipality of Punta Arenas in Costa Rica, Americas. It's a medium airport in Costa Rica based in the region Puntarenas. There is no scheduled passenger service.
Runway information
BAI has one unlighted 3,248 ft long runway.
Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
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01-19 | 3,248 ft | 33 ft | Concrete | No |
Geographic data
Online
Website
N/A
Wikipedia
Other airports in Puntarenas
ICAO | IATA | Name | Type | Municipality |
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MRCC | OTR | Coto 47 Airport | Medium airport | Corredores |
MRGF | GLF | Golfito Airport | Medium airport | Golfito |
MRPM | PMZ | Palmar Sur Airport | Medium airport | Palmar Sur |
MRPJ | PJM | Puerto Jimenez Airport | Medium airport | Puerto Jimenez |
MRQP | XQP | Quepos Managua Airport | Medium airport | Quepos |
MRSV | TOO | San Vito De Java Airport | Medium airport | Coto Brus |
Find your way around Buenos Aires Airport
How to get to Punta Arenas
There are several ways to get from Buenos Aires Airport to Punta Arenas and back. We have made a list with the most common transportation options. At this airport you can choose for (public) transport by Bus.
We compared the average prices of the transport possibilities from the airport to Punta Arenas. The cheapest way to travel from the airport to Punta Arenas is by Bus via Río Colorado (42 hours and 55 minutes, CRC 54,169 - CRC 96,240). If you prefer to get to your destination as quickly as possible, the fastest way to get into the city is by Bus (42 hours and 34 minutes, CRC 54,821 - CRC 86,829).
Bus
Transport types
Distance
2910.99 kmDuration
42 hours and 34 minutesPrice
CRC 54,821 - CRC 86,829-
2668 Sarmiento Av.
Distance
91.19 kmDuration
1 hour and 54 minutesPrice
CRC 100 - CRC 110Ruta Nacional 5 Y Los 33 Orientales 1863 - Est. Se
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1 hour transfer
Luján - ESSO
Distance
541.87 kmDuration
5 hours and 55 minutesPrice
CRC 13,000 - CRC 19,000Santa Rosa
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1 hour transfer
Santa Rosa
Distance
2018 kmDuration
27 hours and 45 minutesPrice
CRC 39,000 - CRC 60,000Río Gallegos
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1 hour transfer
Río Gallegos
Distance
259.92 kmDuration
4 hoursPrice
CRC 2720Punta Arenas
Bus
Transport types
Distance
2875.14 kmDuration
42 hours and 51 minutesPrice
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Retiro
Distance
1443.82 kmDuration
20 hours and 8 minutesPrice
CRC 28,000 - CRC 55,000Rawson
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1 hour transfer
Rawson
Distance
1171.39 kmDuration
16 hours and 43 minutesRío Gallegos
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1 hour transfer
Río Gallegos
Distance
259.92 kmDuration
4 hoursPrice
CRC 2720Punta Arenas
Bus via Río Colorado
Transport types
Distance
2919.37 kmDuration
42 hours and 55 minutesPrice
CRC 54,169 - CRC 96,240-
Retiro
Distance
918.65 kmDuration
12 hours and 50 minutesPrice
CRC 17,000 - CRC 34,000Río Colorado
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1 hour transfer
Río Colorado
Distance
1740.8 kmDuration
24 hours and 5 minutesPrice
CRC 34,000 - CRC 48,000Río Gallegos
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1 hour transfer
Río Gallegos
Distance
259.92 kmDuration
4 hoursPrice
CRC 2720Punta Arenas
Transportation services
Organization | Transport type | Website | |
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Andesmar |
Bus
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0810 122 1122
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Marga Taqsa |
Bus
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0800-3331188
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Buses Barria |
Bus
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+56 61 263 9157
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Buenos Aires Colectivos |
Bus
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5091-7200
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Via Bariloche |
Bus
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0810-333-7575
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Viatac |
Bus
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Condor Estrella |
Bus
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+54 (11) 4644-3516
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Tramat |
Bus
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0810-122-8907
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Chevallier |
Bus
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+54 0810-222-5202
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Taxi Buenos Aires Airport
The easiest way to find a transfer to and from Buenos Aires Airport is through our taxi widget below. We will find the best deal for you and display multiple options for you to choose from.
Other taxi service providers
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Car rental
Rent a car at BAI
Find a cheap rental car at Buenos Aires Airport to make the most out of your trip to Costa Rica. When travelling abroad, we mostly have a limited amount of time to experience the beautiful sights and activities and often end up we really want to do. A rental car can take you almost everywhere, wherever and whenever you want. Find the perfect car for your trip.
Renting a car at BAI lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit in Costa Rica quickly and hassle-free. Car rental services often include a GPS system, providing you with the perfect opportunity to explore the country without getting lost. You can drive wherever you want to go.
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Airport car parking at Buenos Aires Airport
Park your car at BAI
Whether you are looking for cheap long term airport parking at Buenos Aires Airport or the nearest long term car park to your terminal, you can find the best deal at one of our specially selected partners. Because more and more people are flying these days, it’s wise to book a parking spot in advance because parking lots cannot accommodate unlimited amounts of cars. A pre-booked parking space at BAI can give you a sense of peace because you are assured you can park your car.
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Things to do in Costa Rica?
Find the best things to do in or nearby Buenos Aires Airport
Are you planning on travelling to Costa Rica? In that case, you might be interested in finding some beautiful things to do in or nearby Punta Arenas. Haven't booked anything yet, and looking for inspiration? Please visit our partner and find many beautiful things to do.
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Luggage
Store your bags in Punta Arenas
Do you want to visit Punta Arenas and you want to enjoy your time without the weight of your luggage? Good news, there is a good possibility that you don’t have to. When the airport does not provide any options for storing your luggage, you might want to consider to store your luggage in a local shop in the city. Our partners can help you arrange that in advance.
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Forward your luggage
Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica and you have a lot of luggage or just want to enjoy flying without any suitcases of bags? Good news, you do not have to. Just forward your luggage to your destination and make a vacation more like a vacation.
Visit airportcodes.io for more information.
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Travel luggage and cabin bags
Find the perfect travel luggage and cabin bags which are approved by the major airlines. If you are looking for a travel bag which fit all cabin airline restrictions including Ryanair and Easyjet, please visit one of these shops to find out which bags sizes are allowed on board.
All of our partners does have an extensive offer so you can find that perfect bag or suitcase for your next trip.
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Flight delayed, cancelled, overbooked or strikes at BAI?
Claim your compensation
Was your flight delayed, cancelled or overbooked at Buenos Aires Airport, and do you want to claim compensation? Because your rights are protected by European law you may be entitled up to a certain amount in compensation per passenger. Please visit one of our partners to check if you’re entitled to claim compensation.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance for your trip to Costa Rica
A travel insurance protects you against the unexpected. A primary incentive to get travel insurance can be for the emergency medical assistance. It is wise to get travel insurance for your trip to Costa Rica because you can easily spend a lot of money for treatment and transportation expenses.
Don’t wait too long before purchasing travel insurance because many travel insurance coverages require you to purchase your plan within a specific number of days of making that initial trip deposit if the coverage is to be in effect.
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Travel insurance for people with a medical condition
Our partners are specialised in providing travel insurance for people who have medical conditions but don’t want to be held back by that conditions. A medical travel insurance covers over 1000s of conditions including cancer, MS, IBS, Alzheimer’s, HIV and pregnancy. The online screening will only take as little as 3 minutes.
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BAI giftshop
Customized BAI gifts and souvenirs
Keep your travels’ memories alive with a unique design product of your trip to Buenos Aires Airport. Airportag is the best aviation and travel gift shop where you can design many different kind of unique aviation products.
Check out the top 10 airport & aviation gifts.
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