Palmerola international airport (XPL)

Palmerola International Airport (XPL), officially known as Comayagua International Airport, began commercial operations on December 11, 2021, taking over international flights previously served by Toncontín Airport. It serves both Comayagua and the metropolitan area of Tegucigalpa, as well as the entire central-southern-eastern region of Honduras. The terminal offers direct international connections to key destinations such as Miami, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, San Salvador, and Madrid, along with additional connections to the rest of the Americas and Europe.

Official Website: palmerola.airport.hn

Phone: +504 2758 0700

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Terminal

The airport operates 24 hours a day through a single passenger terminal building covering nearly 40,000 square meters, equipped with modern technology, 7 passenger boarding bridges, and spacious boarding and immigration control areas.

Annual Traffic (2025): 970,000 passengers.

Information Points

Passenger service and passenger experience counters are available in the public areas of the departures and arrivals halls, where you can request assistance with flight operations, accessibility, and ground transportation options.

 Location

The airport is located 6 km (3.7 miles) south of the city of Comayagua and 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.

Parking services at Palmerola international airport (XPL)

The airport has a parking facility with capacity for more than 1,200 vehicles, including more than 800 covered spaces. It is located in front of the passenger terminal, providing direct pedestrian access to the check-in area.

Short-Term Parking

Ideal for picking up or dropping off passengers, with immediate access to the terminal. The first 15 minutes are free; from 16 to 60 minutes, the rate is L 20, and after the first hour, L 5 is charged for every additional 15 minutes, with a maximum rate of L 250 per day (24 hours). Available 24 hours a day.

Long-Term Parking

Designed for trips lasting several days, with shuttle service to the terminal. The same rate structure as short-term parking applies, with a maximum rate of L 250 per day. Available 24 hours a day.

Additional Information

The parking facility has permanent security and video surveillance. Credit cards are not accepted for payment; payment must be made in cash (lempiras or U.S. dollars) at the automated payment machines located at the parking exit or at the airport administration offices.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Palmerola has advance coordination procedures for passengers who require special assistance, whether due to reduced mobility, disabilities, advanced pregnancy, or because they are minors traveling unaccompanied. In all cases, the actual arrangements for assistance are handled by the airline operating the flight, rather than directly by the airport.

Reduced Mobility and Disabilities

Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility should notify their airline directly of their need for assistance (wheelchair, boarding assistance, mobility equipment, etc.), ideally when booking the flight or at least 48 hours in advance. The airline is responsible for coordinating ground assistance, from arrival at the terminal through boarding the aircraft.

Unaccompanied Minors

Minors traveling without an accompanying adult generally require additional documentation, such as a travel authorization letter signed by their parents or legal guardians, as well as enrollment in the airline's "unaccompanied minor" program. Exact requirements (minimum age, whether the letter must be notarized, and service fees) vary by airline, so it is recommended to check them in advance.

Pregnant Women

Airlines generally require a medical certificate authorizing travel after a certain week of pregnancy, with the limit varying according to each airline's policy. It is recommended to verify this requirement directly with the airline before traveling.