Guanacaste Airport announces extension of Air Transat route from Montreal ⋆ Costa Rica News

Guanacaste Aeropuerto, a member of the VINCI Airports network, announces the extension of the Canadian route from Montreal (YUL) to Guanacaste (LIR) operated by Air Transat, starting Thursday, May 2.

There will be two weekly flights on this route on Thursday and Sunday. The flight departs Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) at 07:30 and arrives in Guanacaste (LIR) at 11:30. Air Transat will operate A321 aircraft with a capacity of 198 seats.

Air Transat operates this route only during the Canadian winter season (November – April). However, with the extension of this route, passengers will now have the opportunity to visit the destination at any time of the year.

According to the latest figures from the Costa Rica Tourism Institute, 242,970 Canadian tourists will arrive by air in 2023. Their average stay is 14.8 nights, and the average cost of their stay in the country is $106 per day.

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Activities they like to do in Guanacaste include sun, beach and surfing, outdoor tours, visiting volcanoes and hot springs, tasting local cuisine, and more.

The importance of the Canadian market

“The Canadian market is undoubtedly of capital importance and represents the second most important market for Costa Rica in attracting tourists. The announcement that Air Transat will resume its regular weekly flight from Montreal is very important for the country, as it will increase the arrival of Canadian tourists and, moreover, it will allow the airline to explore other western cities in the future. of Canada. This news is good for Guanacaste and its surrounding areas, especially for families that depend on tourism,” said William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism.

“We are pleased to announce the expansion of frequency on this route to one of our most dynamic markets, the Canadian market, with 78% more destinations in Guanacaste compared to 2023. Guanacaste Airport kicks off its Annexation Bicentennial year with a bang. results. a novelty for our passengers and a great opportunity to connect to our destinations,” explained Cesar Jaramillo, General Manager of Guanacaste Airport.