Flying to Santa Teresa with a surfboard

Flying to Cóbano (ACO) on your way to Santa Teresa with a surfboard? Confirm sports baggage before you book. A packed bag can be longer than the board itself, and space depends on the flight. Check how you’ll get the bag from the airport to your accommodation too.

Measure your packed board bag

Write down the bag’s length, width, thickness and weight with the equipment inside. Include the number of boards in each bag and the rest of your group’s luggage. For a longboard or multiple bags, send the measurements before paying or booking a tight connection.

If you’re taking a scheduled flight

SANSA lists a 2.04 m maximum board length, a per-board charge and carriage as checked baggage subject to space. Ask if your packed bag meets the conditions for your leg and confirm the fee. Costa Rica Green Airways also publishes guidance for sports gear. Verify current limits, advance notice and space on your specific flight directly with the airline.

SANSA sports equipment · Costa Rica Green Airways baggage guidance

If you’re considering a private flight

Share departure and arrival airports, date, passenger count, bag count and dimensions. The operator confirms which aircraft can take your group and gear. Ask for written confirmation that the boards are accepted and that any related charges are included before you book.

Ask about a private flight to Cóbano with surf gear.

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Check your ride to Santa Teresa

Whether you book a taxi or rent a car, confirm the vehicle can carry your board bag and how it will be secured. If your board can’t travel on the flight, consider renting near the beach or reserving a road transfer that accepts the gear. Check the services at Cóbano Airport.