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RTB Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

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Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) serves La Ceiba, about 70 km northeast of La Ceiba. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARTB
ICAOMHRO
ServesLa Ceiba
From centre68 km
Non-stop10
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Elevation12 m

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The airport in numbers

Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 371,657 passengers in 2016.

Passengers / year
371,657
as of 2016
Elevation
12 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
InterAirports
Passengers per year, 2005–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport to La Ceiba

The airport is about 70 km northeast of La Ceiba, about 71 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~50 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~71 minmetered
Private transfer~71 minfixed upfront
Car rental~71 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Roatan ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Macair Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · Avianca · Regional Air Iceland · Delta Air Lines · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport to the centre of La Ceiba?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 70 km northeast of La Ceiba, about 71 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport to La Ceiba?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Guatemala City, Miami, Tegucigalpa. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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