Flights to Honduras

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Main cities to fly into are San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, the capital city of the country. These two cities receive daily flights from Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, and Houston, and are mainly served by major airlines that include American Airlines, Copa Air, Continental Airlines, Copa Air, Delta Air Lines, Spirit, and TACA. Other key destinations in Honduras that accommodate international flights are in the island of Roatan, and La Ceiba, the third largest city in the country.

Airports

Ramon Villeda Morales Airport, located about 7 miles from the city of San Pedro Sula, is the major and busiest airport in Honduras. It accommodates most tourists arriving in country with the usual special features and facilities found in modern international airports. You can also land in Toncontin International Airport, located only 4 miles from the center of Tegucigalpa. The airport serves civilian and military traffic in Honduras. Other airports in the country are: the Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport in Roatan; Goloson International Airport in La Ceiba; El Progreso Airport in El Progreso; Comayagua Airport, Gracias Airport, Puerto Cortes Airport, Tela Airport, Trujillo Airport, and the Santa Rosa de Copan Airport.

Airlines

Major airlines include: Aero Caribbean, Aerolineas Sosa, American Airlines, Copa Air, Continental Airlines, Copa Air, Delta Air Lines, Islena Airlines, Maya Island Air, Spirit Airlines, TACA, and Skyservice. Domestic flights as well as chartered flights around the country are provided by Hundoras-based Islena Airlines. Cargo airlines such as Amerijet International, Arrow Air, DHL de Guatemala, and United Parcel Service also serve the country.

Other Money-Saving Tips

If you're in Belize and would like to save more on a trip to Honduras, go by boat from a port in Belize to Puerto Cortes, the main harbor of Honduras. And from Puerto Cortes or from La Ceiba, you can also take an inexpensive ferry trip to the Bay Islands, docking mainly in Roatan and Utila. The ferry is a convenient and comfortable traveling option that takes about an hour.

In Closing

Aside from the Mayan ruins in Copan and the many natural attractions in Honduras, the country has also developed several new tourist spots to make it more attractive to international visitors. Book an eco-tour, take an inexpensive scuba diving trip, or book a river-rafting trip to make your vacation complete.

Although the country has experienced some political unrest, the rich history, natural tourist attractions, interesting colonial architecture, and stunning Mayan ruins in the city of Copan, all contribute to the thriving tourism industry in Honduras. The Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands), which comprises of several islands and islets on the north coast of Honduras, are paradise islands for diving and other water sports enthusiasts, and among the chief reasons to visit. In addition, the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, the largest tropical rainforest in Central America and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in the La Mosquitia region, in the northeast of Honduras.