FON Arenal Airport
About FON Airport
Arenal Airport (FON) serves La Fortuna and the San Carlos region of Costa Rica, providing convenient access to Arenal Volcano and nearby hot springs. The small regional airport primarily handles domestic flights operated by local carriers such as Sansa and Nature Air (note: Nature Air ceased operations in 2018), connecting to San José and other domestic destinations; larger international connections require travel to Juan Santamaría International. Facilities are compact with a single passenger terminal; travelers can check the online flight board for arrivals and departures and should allow extra time for baggage and local transfers.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Arenal Airport is FON.
The ICAO code for Arenal Airport is MRAN.
Arenal Airport (FON) is located in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica.
The local time zone at Arenal Airport (FON) is America/Costa_Rica (GMT-6).
About 1 scheduled departures were counted at Arenal Airport (FON) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.