Travelling from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Managua.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MGA to RTB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MGA and RTB:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
R 5,531 is the lowest price for a one-way Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Return flights start from R 12,364. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MGA to RTB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MGA to RTB.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Augusto C Sandino International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MGA land at their destination as scheduled 86.1% of the time.
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Managua. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MGA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RTB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Roatan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis to explore Roatan and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of getting a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Roatan Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Roatan. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
March is the busiest month for flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Roatan in February.
Before locking in your flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Roatan Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Roatan, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MGA to RTB in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Honduras
You've visited Roatan, now it's time to discover other corners of Honduras. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Tegucigalpa to check off its top attractions. From El picacho to Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Honduras, head for San Pedro Sula, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes are key highlights.
