Flying from Mexico City to Roatan Airport (RTB): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Roatan Airport (RTB).
Roatan (where Roatan Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Your flight from Mexico City to RTB won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Mexico City to RTB with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and RTB include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Roatan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Mexico City to RTB flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of flights leaving Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Roatan Airport (RTB)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Roatan Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near RTB and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Roatan. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Roatan Airport (RTB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Roatan Airport is Rs78,973. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs170,900. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to RTB if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Roatan Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Mexico City to RTB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Roatan Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Roatan Airport (RTB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Roatan Airport (RTB). Visit Roatan in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Roatan is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your Mexico City to RTB flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Roatan Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 26ºC.
More about Roatan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Roatan right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Roatan Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Roatan when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Roatán followed by Maya Key and Marino Islas De La Bahia National Park.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many places in Honduras waiting to be discovered once you've seen Roatan. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Cuevas de arte rupestre, Iglesia de San Francisco and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
San Pedro Sula is another well-known destination in Honduras and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. No journey is complete without visiting Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park.
