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Nature Air In country Flights
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By Brian Bombard
Published on 10/10/2008
 

 
Costa Rica Beach

Nature air is the premier in country airline service providing access to over 17 different destinations in Costa Rica with 74 flights daily from all around the country.  With quick and easy access to all of Costa Rica’s major vacation destinations you will be able to see the beauties of Costa Rica and arrive to your destination with ease.
Costa Rica Vacation Spots


Nature Air destinations and information
Costa Rica Vacation Travel and Airline Flights on Nature Air

Based in San Jose , Costa Rica , Nature Air is Central America's premier airline for adventure travel , luxury vacations and eco tours with 74 daily flights to 17 exotic vacation spots in Costa Rica and Panama .

Nature Air offers domestic flights from San Jose to all the major Costa Rica vacation destinations . This includes Tamarindo for fishing, surfing and scuba diving; Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park ; and La Fortuna for the Arenal Volcano. We also provide international flights to Bocas del Toro , Panama . In addition, Nature Air offers a travel magazine, charter flights, canopy tours, car rental, cheap airfare finder, airport shuttle service , air Air Cargo service, vacation packages, and travel deals .

Nature Air is the perfect choice for adventure travel, luxury vacations and eco tours in Central America . We are the only Costa Rica airline with an all-twin-engine fleet of planes. We offer travelers a reliable, innovative and fun airline. Our planes are roomy, climate-controlled and deliver a smoother ride than smaller aircraft. Our large, flat, untinted windows offer unbelievable views from every seat.

NatureAir has flown more than 250,000 flights in Central America and more than 110,000 passengers this year. And this is why the best hotels and tour operators worldwide have chosen Nature Air as their partner. Just one of our Costa Rica flights past a volcano or along a beach can turn a vacation package into an adventure tour.

To drive to most vacation spots in Central America takes a day. Flights on Nature Air get you there in minutes. And for each day of travel by car going out, there is another day coming back..So, our airline saves you two Earth Days, an unforgettable gift from Nature Air.

Nature Air offers daily airline flights from San Jose, Costa Rica, to the following vacation travel destinations in Central America:

nature airTamarindo nature airGolfito nature airTambor
nature airQuepos, Manuel Antonio nature airPalmar Sur nature airTortuguero
nature airArenal Volcano nature airPuerto Jiménez nature airLiberia, Costa Rica
nature airBarra del Colorado nature airPunta Islita nature airBocas del Toro, Panamá
nature airDrake Bay nature airNosara nature airSan José, Costa Rica
  nature airLimón, Costa Rica  

Flight Schedule May 01,2008 to Nov. 30, 2008
Schedules
Nature Air offers daily domestic flights to 15 destinations in Costa Rica and daily international flights to Bocas del Toro , Panama.
Select a Season:
 
 

GREEN SEASON SHEDULE

FROM LIBERIA TO
TO LIBERIA FROM
INTER DESTINATIONS 1
INTER DESTINATIONS 2
INTER DESTINATIONS 3
INTER DESTINATIONS 4
INTER DESTINATIONS 5
INTER DESTINATIONS 1

FROM SAN JOSE TO
FROM SAN JOSE TO
FROM SAN JOSE TO
TO SAN JOSE FROM
TO SAN JOSE FROM
TO SAN JOSE FROM

SEASONAL

  1. May 01 - Aug 31 / Nov 01 - Nov 30.
  2. Sep 01 - Oct 31.
  3. Jun 13 - Aug 31.
  4. May 01 - Jun 12 / Sep 01 - Nov 30.
  5. May 01 - Jun 12 / Nov 01 - Nov 30.

NOB= Nosara
PBP= Punta Islita
PJM= Puerto Jiménez
PMZ= Palmar Sur
SYQ= San José/Pavas
TMU= Tambor
TNO= Tamarindo
XQP= Quepos
LIR=Liberia
LIO= Limon
GLF=Golfito
TTQ= Tortuguero
DRK=Drake
BOC=Bocas del Toro

(D) Direct flight.
International flight.
Airport charge $3.00 one way tickets, $6.00 round trip tickets.
Fuel charge $17.00 one way tickets, $34.00 round trip tickets.
Fares and schedule subject to change.

Flight Schedule Dec. 01, 2008 to April 30, 2009
Schedules
Nature Air offers daily domestic flights to 15 destinations in Costa Rica and daily international flights to Bocas del Toro , Panama .
 
Select a Season:
 
 

HIGH SEASON SHEDULE

FROM LIBERIA TO
TO LIBERIA FROM
INTERDESTINATIONS
INTERDESTINATIONS
INTERDESTINATIONS
INTERDESTINATIONS


FROM SAN JOSE TO
FROM SAN JOSE TO
TO SAN JOSE FROM
TO SAN JOSE FROM


BOC= Bocas del Toro
DRK= Drake Bay
PBP= Punta Islita
PJM= Puerto Jiménez
TTQ= Tortuguero
XQP= Quepos
NOB= Nosara
FON= Arenal, Fortuna
LIO= Limón
PMZ= Palmar Sur
SYQ= San José/Pavas
TMU= Tambor
TNO= Tamarindo
LIR= Liberia

(D) Direct flight.
International Flight.
Airport charge $3.00 one way tickets, $6.00 round trip tickets.
Fuel charge $17.00 one way tickets, $34.00 round trip tickets.
Fares, charges and schedule subject to change.

Nature Air Charter Services

NatureAir is Costa Rica's largest private aircraft charter provider offering our guests the very best in aircrafts, reliability and customer service for over 15 years.

In addition, NatureAir is Costa Rica's only certified Part 121 airline, the highest level of certification of any airline that offers both scheduled and charter operations. We are also the only airline in Costa Rica to be certified as a maintenance facility by Civil Aviation. In addition, NatureAir owns and operates its own flight school, ensuring that the tradition of excellence and safety in aviation continue with all of our pilots.

NatureAir flies an all twin engine fleet of Executive King Airs and De-Haviland Dash 6 Twin Otters which are speciallly designed for the unique requirements of flying in Costa Rica. Our aircraft is equipped with state of the art navigation gear, including GPS navigation and Terrain Awareness Systems, and have large viewing windows that offer any passenger an unobstructed view of Costa Rica's beautiful jungles, beaches, volcanoes and more.

We frequently work with corporate executives, real estate aerial surveys, photographers and adventurers. Whatever you need, NatureAir is the airline of choice for the best of the above.

 

Charters Rates
ROUTE KING AIR 1-7 PAX TWIN OTTER 1-19 PAX
BARRA COLORADO $1,413 $2,133
BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA $2,650 $4,000
CARRILLO $1,723 $2,600
DRAKEY BAY $1,634 $2,467
LA FORTUNA, ARENAL VOLCANO $795 $1,200
GOLFITO $1,988 $3,000
JACO BEACH $839 $1,267
LIBERIA $1,943 $2,933
LIMON $1,502 $2,267
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA $2,871 $4,333
NOSARA $1,943 $2,933
PALMAR SUR $1,546 $2,333
PUERTO JIMENEZ $2,032 $3,067
PUNTA ISLITA $1,590 $2,400
QUEPOS $839 $1,267
TAMARINDO $2,032 $3,067
TAMBOR $1,016 $1,533
TOCUMEN, PANAMA $5,742 $8,667
TORTUGUERO $1,104 $1,667


Luggage and Baggage allowances

What are your baggage allowances?

NatureAir permits a maximum of 30 lbs. per person for checked in baggage and a small handbag for the cabin, our aircrafts do not have any overhead baggage compartments. Any baggage over 30 lbs. will be charged (they are still not guaranteed space on the aircraft) at a rate of:

  • All passengers have the right to bring one bag with a weight not to exceed 30 pounds and a maximum size not exceeding 50 linear inches / 127 cm. (length + width + height). Any luggage exceeding the maximum weight and/or size will be considered and charged as excess luggage.
  • All passengers may bring one piece of carry on luggage as long as it does not exceed the 10-pound weight limit and a maximum size not exceeding 33 linear inches / 84 cm. (length + height + width). Any carry - on luggage exceeding the maximum weight and/or size will be considered and charged as excess luggage.
  • Excess luggage will be charged at the airport. The following fees apply:

    • 1 to 30 pounds or one additional luggage has a $25 penalty.
    • 31 to 45 pounds or two additional luggage pieces must pay $50.
    • 46 to 70 pounds or three additional luggage pieces must pay $75.
    • Any piece of luggage exceeding 71 pounds will be charged as cargo.

For passengers exceeding their baggage allowance, please allow extra time at the airport to pay the excess. Our check in facilities will close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight. Passengers who fail to complete check in procedures by this time will not be able to travel.

We do offer an additional 5 lbs. per person than other airlines, you might be saying to yourself "5 lbs. - big deal," but honestly how much clothing do you need in the tropics?

As a service to those traveling NatureAir, we do offer our passengers secured luggage storage, leave us your dirty boots and go have fun on the beach, but don't expect us to clean them.

Sporting equipment, such as surfboards, are subject to space and are charged at an extra fee of $40 per flight.

Again, no luggage regardless of weight is guaranteed transfer on the same flight as the ticketed passenger.

The following items CANNOT be carried in your hand baggage:

Toy or replica guns (plastic or metal)
Catapults
Household cutlery
Knives with blades (of any length)
Paper knives
Razor blades
Tradesmen's tools
Darts
Scissors
Knitting needles
Sporting bats
Billiard, snooker, pool cues
Hypodermic syringes
If you have a medical reason that means you need to inject during the flight you are permitted to carry syringes in the cabin. But you might be asked to produce medical evidence such as a doctor's letter when you check in or at security screening. The letter should be kept with you at all times.

Other dangerous articles that cannot be carried

For safety reasons, dangerous articles such as those listed below (list includes but is not limited to) must not be carried in your hand or checked baggage:

  • Cigarette lighters/matches (not permitted in hold baggage to any destination)
  • Compressed gases- deeply refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders
  • Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries
  • Explosives - Fireworks, flares, sparklers or other explosives
  • Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter fuel, paints, thinner and firelighters
  • Radioactive materials
  • Briefcases and attached cases with installed alarm devices
    Oxidizing material such as bleaching powder, peroxides
    Weapons such as disabling sprays e.g. tear gas, mace, pepper spray
  • Firearms and a limited quantity of ammunition may be carried subject to proper packaging but you must contact us in advance
  • Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed killers and live virus materials
  • Other dangerous articles such as magnetized material, offensive or irritating materials

Many of these listed articles can be carried as air Air Cargo, provided they are packed in accordance with Air Cargo regulations

Surf Boards

  1. We do not accept surf boards under Nature Air responsibility. Nature Air will do its best effort to send it in flight or any other available Nature Air flight.

  2. Nature Air cannot transport surf boards out of airports locations and only will provide air transport to Nature Air destinations.

  3. Surf boards bigger than 6.0 feet are rejected from transportation due to space limitations.

  4. Confirmation only on day of departure and at gate and no pre reservations are accepted.

 

Bikes

  1. We do not accept bikes if not in proper protective bag, all bikes are subject to space and weight availability
  2. Wheels must be de-inflated for transportation.
  3. Only one bike per flight and per bag.
  4. Confirmation only on day of departure and no pre reservations are accepted.

Longboards and Kayaks are not accepted at all, do to space restriction.


Delayed Baggage Policy
Where are your delayed bags?          

Sometimes, we are simply unable to deliver all bags to our passengers on the same flight, if your bags are lost or delayed it's important you speak to our airport staff before you leave the airport as we aren't able to accept responsibility for delayed baggage reported to us once you have left.

In the case that bags have been delayed we will schedule that bag for delivery on the next available flight. In some cases passengers may choose to have bags or sporting equipment moved by ground, we can arrange for these transfers at the airport.