Why go
- Largest of the Bay Islands, Honduras.
- Served by Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB).
History
Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, about 65 kilometres (40 mi) off the northern coast of Honduras. The largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, it is located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja. It is approximately 59 kilometres (37 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) across at its widest point. The island consists of two municipalities: José Santos Guardiola in the east and Roatán in the west. The special economic zone of Próspera is also on the west side. The island was formerly known in English as Ruatan and Rattan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Macair Airlines CC (Saab 340, L4T) · 3 routes: Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Patriot Airways P4 (L4T) · 3 routes: La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (ATR) · 1 route: San Salvador
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 1 route: Belize City
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900, 737-700) · 1 route: Houston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RTB has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Guatemala City, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dream Ferries, 4 km); routes include West Bay - West End Water Taxis, La Ceiba - Coxen Hole.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Roatan Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.