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TGU Toncontín International Airport

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Toncontín International Airport (TGU) serves Tegucigalpa, about 3 km southwest of Tegucigalpa. 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.

IATATGU
ICAOMHTG
ServesTegucigalpa
From centre3 km
Non-stop11
Airlines10
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Elevation1004 m

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The airport in numbers

Toncontín International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Toncontín International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 337,493 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 697,925 in 2016.

Passengers / year
337,493
as of 2021
Peak traffic
697,925
in 2016
Elevation
1004 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Toncontín International Airport to Tegucigalpa

The airport is about 3 km southwest of Tegucigalpa, about 10 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~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Toncontín 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 Tegucigalpa ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Toncontín International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Macair Airlines · Avianca · Copa Airlines · United Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Toncontín 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 Toncontín International Airport

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

Rates in Tegucigalpa shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Toncontín International Airport to the centre of Tegucigalpa?
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 3 km southwest of Tegucigalpa, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Toncontín 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 Toncontín International Airport to Tegucigalpa?
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 Toncontín 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 Toncontín International Airport?
About 11 destinations, including Guatemala City, San Jose, Miami, Roatan. 10 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 Toncontín 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 Toncontín International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Toncontín 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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