Guanacaste Airport and ICT announce new direct route to Fort Lauderdale

Guanacaste, September 2025. — Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, in conjunction with the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), announced the opening of a new direct route connecting Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with Guanacaste (LIR), operated by JetBlue, starting December 4, 2025.

The service will be daily and will operate aboard an Airbus A320 with capacity for 162 passengers. It features JetBlue's renowned offering, which includes increased seat spacing in economy class, free and unlimited Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary beverages and snacks.

With this new connection, the airline expands its presence at Guanacaste Airport, where it already operates direct flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

“JetBlue is proud to continue raising the bar for customers in South Florida and continue to bring them to the destinations they want to travel to. By adding new routes and expanding service to key destinations, we are giving travelers more opportunities to enjoy the comfort, quality service, and value that distinguish JetBlue,” said Dave Jehn, the airline’s vice president of network planning and strategic partnerships.

For his part, Costa Rica's Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez, emphasized that this new connection comes at a key moment:

“We are pleased to announce that, starting December 4th, JetBlue will open a daily direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Guanacaste. This new route arrives right at the start of the 2025-2026 peak season and reinforces the airline's confidence in Costa Rica. Thanks to the collaborative work of ICT, Coriport, and the airport authorities, we continue to attract more and better connections. With this new option, more doors are opening for tourism, employment, and economic development in Guanacaste and its communities.”

Likewise, César Jaramillo, General Manager of Guanacaste Airport, celebrated the expansion of the terminal's air network:

“At Guanacaste Airport, we celebrate continuing to announce new routes, this time with the opening from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This strengthens Guanacaste's connectivity with the southeastern coast of the United States. In 2025, we will reach record visitor numbers and consolidate Guanacaste Airport as a development hub for the region.”

With this addition, Guanacaste Airport reaffirms its role as a driver of tourism and economic growth, consolidating the province as one of the main gateways to Costa Rica for international travelers.