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Private flights from Tortuguero to Upala

Upala Airport serves Northern Plains — 40 min to Río Celeste. Fly direct from Tortuguero in 44 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$1,420
Per seat
≈ $284
Flight time
44 min
Capacity
Up to 5
Upala, Costa Rica
Why Upala

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Northern Plains

Land at UPL and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Upala Airport (UPL). 40 min to Río Celeste. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Tenorio Volcano National Park — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Upala; an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Río Celeste — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    Nature Photography — Northern Plains before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from UPL on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Costa Rica · $1,420

Flying private from Tortuguero to Upala

Why fly private from Tortuguero to Upala?

The Tortuguero–Upala corridor connects Tortuguero Airport (TTQ) with Upala Airport (UPL). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 44 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $1,420 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $284 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Tortuguero Airport (TTQ) — departure

Tortuguero Airport sits in Caribbean, No road access — boat transfer to lodges. The runway is 530m of grass and the airport operates 6am-5pm.

Upala Airport (UPL) — arrival

Upala Airport serves Northern Plains. 40 min to Río Celeste. The runway is 1200m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-5pm.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

Tortuguero to Upala — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tortuguero to Upala?

About 44 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from Tortuguero to Upala cost?

$1,420 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $284 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at TTQ and UPL, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book Tortuguero to Upala?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Upala

Attractions near Upala

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Tenorio Volcano National Park

Volcano & Nature

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Río Celeste

Natural Wonder

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Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala

Eco-Luxury

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Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles

Wildlife & Photography

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Nature Photography — Northern Plains

Photography & Nature

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