Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport.
The timezone in Roatan is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Houston.
Every week, there are eight George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 07:40 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 12:40 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IAH to RTB flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Roatan (and maybe even some other great corners of Honduras!). Browse the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport offered by this popular airline.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IAH to RTB flights, with 83.78% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAH and RTB:
El Salvador International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport flight is Rs50,878. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs105,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from IAH to RTB, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IAH to RTB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Book a hotel close to RTB if you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Roatan Airport rental car and explore Roatan and beyond with your own wheels. Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Book your ride from Roatan Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport to the centre of Roatan has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
March is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Roatan in February.
The warmest month in Roatan is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roatan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to RTB in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many places in Honduras waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Roatan. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include El picacho, Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan, San Pedro Sula is another favourite stop in Honduras. Start your sightseeing at Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes.
