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Utila
The smallest of the three major Bay Islands, Utila
lies closest to the Honduran Mainland and is by far the
flattest of the islands. Utila is located approximately
18 miles from the coast and can be easily reached from
La Ceiba either by sea or air. The Tropical Ferry  operates
Monday through Friday, leaving from La Ceiba's municipal
dock located east of La Ceiba. The trip takes only one
hour on this fast motor vessel.
The Airport, or better said, landing strip in Utila is
located in the area known as the "point" in
"East Harbor" and is within walking distance
from all the hotels and restaurants. It is basically impossible
to get lost in Utila. There is one main road following
the coastline along the harbor. This road is a pedestrian
road, although you do have to watch out for the four or
five cars on the island, as well as for the occasional
motorcyclist and the many bicycles. Bicycles are the main
means of transportation and there are several companies
that rent these. You may find it useful to rent a bicycle
for the frequent trips back and forth between hotel, dive
shop, restaurants, and bars. A couple of hundred islanders
live out on Pigeon Cay, just off the main island.
Almost the entire population of Utila lives in East Harbour,
the main town on a protected harbor on the southeast corner
of the island. Because the town is quite spread out,
Word has gotten out that Utila has the least expensive
dive certification courses on the planet, and it has become
something of a Mecca for young international travelers,
seeking high quality dive training at a really good price.
A healthy competition between over a dozen small dive
shops has been responsible for this, but it has never
compromised the quality of the courses and services offered
by the islands.
True to its reputation, most of the hotels on the island
also cater to the budget traveler, although high-end alternatives
are available. Utila is one of the best places in the
world to see whale sharks, the world's largest (yet harmless)
fish.
Although the diving is spectacular, Utila offers travelers
a wide choice of things to do, and is definitely a good
place to chill out and have some fun.
There are two banks in Utila, Bancahsa, which is located
across the street from the Municipal dock, and Banco Atlantida,
located half a block away from Bancahsa.. The bank hours
are 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Both, Bancahsa
and Banco Atlantida will exchange your dollars, travelers
checks and offers cash withdrawals on your Visa Card.
Daily Ferries
The Utila Princess ferry regularly services Utila from
La Ceiba - journey time is one hour, depending on the
weather. From central  La
Ceiba, take a taxi to the Cabotaje dock (it's too far
to walk from town).
Utila Princess Schedule
Depart
Utila for La Ceiba: 6:20 am
Depart
La Ceiba for Utila: 9:30 am
Depart Utila for La Ceiba: 2:00 pm
Depart La Ceiba for Utila:4:00 pm
Cost: Adults - 300.00 Lempira (about $US 16 one-way *subject
to change)
Children (aged 6 - 12 years) : Travel 1/2 price if accompanied
by an adult
Children (under 6 years old) : Travel free if accompanied
by an adult.
Fare includes transportation of 2 pieces of luggage in
the hold, and carry-on cabin luggage. Additional luggage
may be subject to cargo charges.
By Air
International Connections- American, Contenental, Lufthansa,
Northwest, Iberia, Taca, Mexicana, KLM, British Airways,
Southwest Airlines all offer non-stop service to Mainland
Honduras or Roatan where connections to Utila are available
with Aerolineas Sosa Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
By air
Regular flights from the mainland via San Pedro Sula and
La Ceiba are available from 2 airlines: Atlantic Airlines,
and Aerolineas Sosa.
 Aerolineas
Sosa Scheduled
Flights
Aerolineas
Sosa flight schedules are designed to connect with American
Airlines and Continental Airlines flights to/from Tegucigulpa
and San Pedro Sula.
Utila (UII) / La Ceiba (LCE)
-
One-way fare $US 32.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
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Approximately 7 minutes flying time.
To
Utila
Flt
P4#040 Depart La Ceiba (LCE) 6:00 am - Arrive Utila (UII)
6:10 am (Monday to Saturday)
Flt
P4#044 Depart La Ceiba (LCE) 3:30 pm - Arrive Utila (UII)
3:40 pm (Monday to Sunday)
From
Utila
Flt
P4#041 Depart Utila (UII) 6:20 am - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE)
6:30 am (Monday to Saturday)
Flt
P4#043 Depart Utila (UII) 9:50 am - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE)
10:00 am (Monday to Saturday)
Flt
P4#045 Depart Utila (UII) 3:50 pm - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE)
4:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Utila
(UII) / Roatan (RTB) (via La Ceiba LCE)
-
Approximately 25 minutes flying time.
To
Utila
Flt
P4#053 Depart Roatan (RTB) 1:30 pm - Arrive Utila (UII)
3:40 pm (Monday to Sunday)
From
Utila
Flt
P4#041 Depart Utila (UII) 6:20 am - Arrive Roatan (RTB)
6:45 am (Monday to Saturday)
Scheduled Flights
La
Ceiba (LCE) / San Pedro Sula (SAP)
- One-way fare $US 44.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
-
Approximately 25 minutes flying time.
To
La Ceiba
Flt
P4#061 Depart San Pedro Sula (SAP) 8:00 am - Arrive La
Ceiba (LCE) 8:25 am (Mon to Sat)
Flt
P4#063 Depart San Pedro Sula (SAP) 2:00 pm - Arrive La
Ceiba (LCE) 2:25 pm (Mon to Sat)
Flt
P4#065 Depart San Pedro Sula (SAP) 2:30 pm - Arrive La
Ceiba (LCE) 2:55 pm (Mon to Sun)
From
La Ceiba
Flt
P4#060 Depart La Ceiba (LCE) 7:30 am - Arrive San Pedro
Sula (SAP) 7:55 am (Mon to Sat)
Flt
P4#062 Depart La Ceiba (LCE) 10:00 am - Arrive San Pedro
Sula (SAP) 10:20 am (Mon to Sun)
Flt
P4#064 Depart La Ceiba (LCE) 1:30 pm - Arrive San Pedro
Sula (SAP) 1:55 pm (Mon to Sat)
Discounts
Children 0-3 years old travel free, Children 3-9 years
old at 75% of the adult tariff
 Atlantic
Airlines
Atlantic Airlines flight schedules are designed to connect
with American Airlines and Continental Airlines flights
to/from Tegucigulpa and San Pedro Sula.
Utila
(UII) / San Pedro Sula (SAP) Flights
-
One-way fare $US 75.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
-
Approximately 40 minutes flying time.
To
Utila
Depart
San Pedro Sula (SAP) 1:50 pm - Arrive Utila (UII) 3:40
pm (Monday to Sunday)
From
Utila
Depart
Utila (UII) 7:50 am - Arrive San Pedro Sula (SAP) 8:55
am (Monday to Sunday)
Utila (UII) / Tegucigalpa (TGU) Flights
-
One-way fare $US 90.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
-
Approximately 80 minutes flying time.
To
Utila
Depart
Tegucigalpa (TGU) 8:15 am - Arrive Utila (UII) 10:00 am
(Monday to Saturday)
Depart
Tegucigalpa (TGU) 2:15 pm - Arrive Utila (UII) 3:40 pm
(Monday to Saturday)
From
Utila
Depart
Utila (UII) 6:30 am - Arrive Tegucigulpa (TGU) 12:40 pm
(Monday to Saturday)
Depart
Utila (UII) 7:50 am - Arrive Tegucigulpa (TGU) 2:00 pm
(Monday to Saturday)
Utila (UII) / Roatan (RTB) Flights
-
One-way fare $US 63.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change)
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Approximately 15 minutes flying time (but some flights
may not be direct and will route via La Ceiba depending
upon passenger numbers)
-
Utila / Roatan Flights are designed to connect with Continental
Airlines regular Saturday only - direct flights between
Houston TX (IAH) and Roatan (RTB).
(Flt CO1894 IAH to RTB), (Flt CO1864 IAH to RTB), (Flt
CO1895 RTB to IAH), (Flt CO1865 RTB to IAH)
To
Utila
Depart
Roatan (RTB) 6:15 am - Arrive Utila (UII) 6:30 am (Monday
to Saturday)
Depart
Roatan (RTB) 12:30 pm - Arrive Utila (UII) 3:30 pm (via
La Ceiba) (Monday to Sunday)
From
Utila
Depart
Utila (UII) 7:30 am - Arrive Roatan (RTB) 17:45 am (Monday
to Saturday)
Depart
Utila (UII) 3:30 pm - Arrive Roatan (TGU) 5:20 pm (via
La Ceiba) (Monday to Sunday)
Utila (UII) / La Ceiba (LCE) Flights
-
One-way fare $US 32.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
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Approximately 7 minutes flying time.
To
Utila
Depart
La Ceiba (LCE) 7:00 am - Arrive Utila (UII) 7:10 am (Monday
to Saturday)
Depart
La Ceiba (LCE) 3:15 pm - Arrive Utila (UII) 3:25 pm (Monday
to Sunday)
From
Utila
Depart
Utila (UII) 7:50 am - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE) 8:00 am (Monday
to Saturday)
Depart
Utila (UII) 3:50 pm - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE) 4:00 pm (Monday
to Sunday)
La Ceiba (LCE) / San Pedro Sula (SAP) Flights
-
One-way fare $US 44.00 per person including taxes (due
to variations in fuel costs, these fares are subject to
change).
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Approximately 25 minutes flying time.
To
La Ceiba
Depart
San Pedro Sula (SAP) 1:50 pm - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE) 2:15
pm (Monday to Sunday)
Depart
San Pedro Sula (SAP) 9:50 am - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE) 10:20
am (Sunday only)
Depart
San Pedro Sula (SAP) 4:45am - Arrive La Ceiba (LCE) 5:15
am (Mon, Wed , Fri)
From
La Ceiba
Depart
La Ceiba (LCE) 6:30 am - Arrive San Pedro Sula (SAP) 6:55
am (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Depart
La Ceiba (LCE) 8:30 am - Arrive San Pedro Sula (SAP) 8:55
am (Mon to Sun)
Discounts
Children 0-2 years old travel free, Children 3-10 years
old at 75% of the adult tariff
See
the Getting
There page for more airline contacts and links.
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