Flights to Honduras and Roatan

Roatan is easily accessible from any major airport in the United States, Canada or Europe. There are direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans and Ft. Lauderdale to the island of Roatan. Roatan is also accessible by ferry, which leaves from La Ceiba on the mainland of Honduras.

Direct flights are usually three times a week with Delta, Atlantic Airlines and Continental. Also check out West jet and Spirit Air for budget tickets.

There are also flights to the mainland of Honduras (Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula), SOSA airlines and TACA airlines provide service to Roatan from both cities.

Ferry Information

For those traveling through Honduras, there is a ferry service from La Ceiba to Roatan which leaves twice a day. Safeway's Galaxy takes care of this service. Departure times from La Ceiba to Roatan are 10:00AM and 4:00PM. From Roatan to La Ceiba, 7:00AM and 2:00PM.

Roatan Phone       504-445-1795/5056

Getting to West End

Once you arrive at the ferry port or the airport you can easily catch a taxi to West End. There is a fixed price, at the moment it's $15 to $20 to West End from both the ferry and airport. Book a dive package with us and we will pick you up at either the airport or the ferry.

Dive Packages

Have a look at our dive packages, we have dive centers in both West End and West Bay and have packages for certified divers and those who want to learn how to dive. All packages include free roundtrip transportation and the Roatan Marine Park fee.

Traveling in Honduras

Honduras has many national parks; cloud forests; national reserves and botanical gardens - all with remarkable scenery. Each park offers something different, great birding, hiking, photography opportunities, water rafting (Pico Bonito in La Ceiba), kayaking or sightseeing.

honduras.com has an extensive list of the parks in Honduras.

The Mayan Ruins at Copan Ruins - An ancient civilization rich in culture. Copán was located in the southern tip of the Mayan Empire and for more than 1,000 years it ruled the territory. A magnificently carved Hieroglyphic Stairway over 1000 years old depicts the history of 17 rulers of the royal dynasty. Copán also has an outstanding collection of elaborately-carved sculptures, many of them depicting rulers with splendid head dresses.

Most people travel to Roatan for the beaches and coral reef which is great for scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and just plain relaxation. West Bay and West End are both 20 minutes from the airport and there are many hotels to choose from.

For more detailed information on travel in honduras please visit Sidewalk Mystic