Which airport should I fly into for Puerto Barrios?

For long-haul and international flights, Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is the main gateway near Puerto Barrios. The closest airport, Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Puerto Barrios?

The nearest is about 1 mi (1 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Puerto Barrios?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Puerto Barrios

The closest airports to Puerto Barrios, GT: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Puerto Barrios, GT is Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), about 1 mi (1 km) away — roughly 2 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PBR	Puerto Barrios AirportPuerto Barrios, Guatemala	1 mi / 1 km	2 min	Regional
LCF	Las Vegas AirportRio Dulce, Guatemala	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
SAP	Ramon Villeda Morales International AirportLa Mesa, Honduras	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	International
SDH	Santa Rosa Copan AirportSanta Rosa de Copan, Honduras	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
PON	Poptun AirportPoptun, Guatemala	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
RUY	Copan Ruinas AirportRuinas de Copan, Honduras	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
TEA	Tela AirportTela, Honduras	75 mi / 120 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
GAC	Gracias AirportEl Molino, Honduras	78 mi / 126 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) (48 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Puerto Barrios. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PBR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PBR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Puerto Barrios is Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), about 1 mi (1 km) away — roughly 2 min by road.