Cheap Flights to Palmerola International Airport
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Discover flights to Palmerola International Airport (XPL), the modern replacement for Tegucigalpa’s former challenging airport and now the country’s primary international gateway.
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or request an offerAbout Palmerola International Airport (XPL)
Palmerola International Airport, also known as Comayagua International Airport, is located near Comayagua, Honduras, about an hour’s drive from Tegucigalpa. Opened in October 2021, the airport handled nearly 970,000 passengers in 2025 and now serves as the primary airport for Honduras’s capital, replacing the old Toncontín International Airport, which was known for its difficult mountain approach.
Airport code
XPL (ICAO: MHPR)
Location
Comayagua, Honduras
Airlines serving
American Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Aeroméxico, Iberojet
Popular Routes to and from Palmerola
US and Central American connections anchor Palmerola’s schedule, alongside long-haul routes to Europe.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
San Salvador, Panama City, Mexico City
International
Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Barcelona, Madrid
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Palmerola. The dry season from November through April offers mostly dry conditions and is the most pleasant time to visit, so booking further ahead is advisable for travel during that window.
About Comayagua
Comayagua is one of Honduras’s oldest colonial cities and served as the country’s capital for centuries before Tegucigalpa. The city is known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture, including its historic cathedral, reflecting its rich role in Honduran history.
Things to Know When Flying Into Palmerola
American Airlines operates the largest number of scheduled flights at Palmerola, with around 17 weekly departures.
Iberojet’s routes to Barcelona and Madrid are the airport’s longest flights, taking about 10 hours each.
San Salvador and Panama City together account for around 59% of all monthly arrivals at Palmerola.
The airport replaced Toncontín International Airport, historically known as one of the more challenging commercial airports in the world due to its mountainous approach.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
American Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Aeroméxico, and Iberojet serve Palmerola International Airport, connecting Honduras to the United States, Central America, and Europe.
Yes, Palmerola International Airport is also known as Comayagua International Airport, serving as the primary international gateway for Tegucigalpa, Honduras's capital.
Yes, Iberojet operates year-round nonstop flights to Barcelona and Madrid, the airport's longest routes at about 10 hours.
Palmerola International Airport is located near Comayagua, about 6 km south of the city center, and roughly an hour's drive from Tegucigalpa.
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well, with the dry season from November through April offering the most pleasant weather for a visit.
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