Roatán eSIM: what to know before you land
🇭🇳 Roatán, Honduras · RTB · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $12.99
Landing in Roatán
- RTB Juan Manuel Gálvez International
Roatán's airport is near Coxen Hole; the dive resorts of West End and West Bay are a short drive west.
- Install the Honduras eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at RTB, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Honduras, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99.
Pay · $12.99Short stays in Roatán
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $16.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $24.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $24.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Honduras eSIM connects to Celtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Roatán
Which airports serve Roatán?
Juan Manuel Gálvez International (RTB). Roatán's airport is near Coxen Hole; the dive resorts of West End and West Bay are a short drive west.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Roatán?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $12.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at RTB?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Honduras.
Which networks will I use in Roatán?
The Honduras eSIM connects to Celtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.