Roatán airport and how to get to Roatán
Roatán airport is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport, identified by the code RTB. Flying brings you directly to the island, while the passenger ferry arrives from La Ceiba on the Honduran mainland. Cruise visitors use separate terminals. These are different arrival routes, so the first useful detail in any onward arrangement is the exact airport or port name, followed by the address of your accommodation.
If you are deciding how to get to Roatán, compare the whole journey rather than only the flight or sea crossing. Include the mainland connection for a ferry trip, the terminal check-in and the island transfer. Use the accommodation areas guide to distinguish West Bay, West End, Sandy Bay and the eastern locations before choosing a pickup destination.
Taxi and transfers from Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport (RTB)
For an airport pickup, give the driver your flight information and the complete destination address. West Bay and West End are separate places, and an accommodation name alone may not explain where the vehicle should stop. For an address further east, establish whether the final approach includes a boat connection. Plan that final leg as part of reaching the property.
When arranging a taxi or transfer, settle the journey price and the pickup instructions for your own arrival. Include the number of passengers and bags, and keep the meeting details available after landing. The same preparation helps on departure: work from the flight's check-in requirements and arrange the journey from your actual address. Ferry-terminal travel estimates belong to that terminal, rather than to an airport transfer.
Book a fixed-price transfer from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) on intui.travel.
Sightseeing from the cruise terminal
For arrivals at Mahogany Bay, this private island sightseeing trip starts at the cruise terminal.
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Island sightseeing from Mahogany Bay
A private guided island excursion for a cruise visit, with a local guide, air-conditioned vehicle and a drink.
Ferry from La Ceiba: direction, fares and check-in
At the 11 November 2026 timetable check, departures from La Ceiba were listed at 09:30 and 16:30, and departures from Roatán at 07:00 and 14:00. The operator asks passengers to check in one hour before departure. Online booking is recommended, with ticket-counter sales also offered. Recheck the sailing for your date and allow room for the onward connection.
The published adult Regular single fare is USD 31 from La Ceiba to Roatán and USD 30 in the reverse direction. First Class singles are USD 35 towards Roatán and USD 31 towards La Ceiba. Prices differ by direction and class, so select each journey separately rather than treating either amount as a return fare.
The Roatán terminal is in Dixon Cove; the La Ceiba terminal is beside the Municipal/Cabotage Docks in the eastern part of the city. An event information pack for August 2026 described the crossing as about 90 minutes. Build your connection around the current sailing information and sea conditions rather than using that duration as a fixed arrival promise.
Car rental and parking
Rental vehicles and taxis are offered at the ferry terminal. The ferry operator estimates about 15 minutes from its terminal to the airport and 40 to 50 minutes to West End or West Bay. These are road estimates starting at the ferry terminal. Keep them separate from your flight arrival and from any cruise-port collection.
Airport collection and ferry-terminal collection are different rental arrangements. Name the collection point explicitly and review the vehicle's insurance, deposit and return terms with the rental office. The ferry operator advertises free customer parking at its terminals. For airport parking, obtain the applicable arrangements directly for your visit instead of carrying over the ferry-terminal parking information.
Cruise ports and an island excursion
Port of Roatan is in Coxen Hole. Mahogany Bay / Isla Tropicale is in Dixon Cove. Use your ship's actual port and all-aboard time when organising a shore excursion. Leave time for disembarkation, reaching the meeting point and the return through the terminal, as well as the outing itself.
The private sightseeing excursion featured here starts at Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal. Its four-and-a-half-hour programme includes a local guide, an air-conditioned vehicle and one non-alcoholic drink. It is an island sightseeing choice for a port visit. Keep your airport or ferry connection as a separate journey; more route choices are on the private tours page.
Entry documents, currency and travel information
Entry requirements depend on nationality. At the November 2026 check, Honduras listed ordinary passport holders from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA in its visa-exempt category. The Honduran consulate in Madrid specifies at least six months of remaining passport validity. It also distinguishes the mandatory online customs declaration, completed within the 72 hours before the flight with a QR code for presentation, from the optional migration precheck.
The national currency is the lempira, abbreviated HNL. US dollars are widely accepted on Roatán, but arrange payment with the individual business. Small, undamaged dollar notes are a practical choice for cash spending. Consult current official travel advice for your nationality; the FCDO Honduras advice page carried an update of 5 November 2026 at the source check. For sea connections, also use the weather and trip-planning guide.
Questions about your plans
Which airport serves Roatán?
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport uses the code RTB. Use that code and your actual flight details when arranging collection, together with the complete accommodation address.
How early is ferry check-in?
The ferry operator asks for check-in one hour before departure. Online booking is recommended, and ticket-counter sales are also offered. Recheck the timetable and sailing conditions for your date.
Are the ferry port and cruise terminals the same pickup?
They are separate meeting arrangements. The ferry terminal is in Dixon Cove, while cruise calls use Port of Roatan in Coxen Hole or Mahogany Bay / Isla Tropicale in Dixon Cove. Name your exact terminal.