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IATA: RTB · Roatan Island, Honduras

Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport Guide

CapitalTegucigalpa
Population9,892,632
CurrencyHNL L Honduran lempira
LanguageCreole English
Time ZoneUTC-06:00 CST
AirportRTB
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~2,098,582

Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (IATA: RTB) is a key aviation hub serving Roatan Island and the wider Honduras region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Roatan Island from RTB

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at RTB

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early to arrive at RTB?+
Is there free WiFi at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport?+
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Which airlines fly from RTB?+

Top Activities in Roatan Island

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Hotels in Roatan Island

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Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
RTB / MHRO
Serves
Roatan Island
Country
Honduras
Local time now
21:28 (CST)
Time zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Currency
HNL (L)
Capital
Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
16.3168, -86.5230

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Nonstop destinations from RTB

Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport has published nonstop service to 6 airports across 3 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from RTB.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
San Pedro SulaSAPHonduras178 km
TegucigalpaTGUHonduras261 km
AtlantaATLUnited States1,937 km
La CeibaLCEHonduras73 km
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)SALEl Salvador419 km
HoustonIAHUnited States1,765 km

Airlines serving RTB

4 carriers publish nonstop service at RTB, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Carrier TATA—6
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service2
Air PeaceP4Full Service2
United AirlinesUAFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than RTB-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.