Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (March 25, 2020)

LOCATION:  Honduras

EVENT: Available Flight Options to the United States from Honduras

The March 19, 2020 Global Level 4 Health Advisory issued by the Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.

As of March 25, 2020, there are commercial flights available from Honduras to the United States on United Airlines and American Airlines, but there is no guarantee these flights will continue beyond currently scheduled flights. If you plan to return to the United States, please make arrangements to do so now. 

If you are already on the U.S. Embassy’s list for potential U.S. government-coordinated flights and receive a call from Embassy staff about seats available, please be prepared to make a decision immediately. Individuals evacuated on a U.S. government-coordinated transport, including charter and military flights, must sign an Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note (Form DS-5528) prior to departure. You can find more information on promissory notes here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/for-evacuated-citizens.html.

American Airlines is offering direct flights from Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Roatan to Dallas Fort Worth International, TX.  U.S citizens may book flights through the following means: 

 www.aa.com

+504 800 2791 9363

United Airlines is offering direct flights from Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Roatan to Houston, IAH. U.S. citizens may book flights through the following means: 

www.united.com

https://wa.me/50498992978 (San Pedro Sula)

https://wa.me/50498992976 (Tegucigalpa)

+1 800 864 8331

+1 800 421 4655

+504 800 2791 9489

Continue reading for additional flight options.

The following organization continues to schedule charter flights from San Pedro Sula and have availability. U.S. travelers are encouraged to reach out directly to make flight arrangements.

Eastern Airlines Contact Info

Three Flights currently scheduled:

March 27, 2019

San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP) – Miami (MIA) 240 Seats Available

March 28, 2019

San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP) – Miami (MIA) 240 Seats Available

March 29, 2019

San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP) – Miami (MIA) 240 Seats Available

Flight #551

Departing 1:00pm from San Pedro Sula

Arriving Miami 4:45pm

https://goeasternair.com/

Phone: +18552167601 with extended hours until 1:00am EST

ACTIONS TO TAKE:

  • U.S. citizens who are present in Honduras should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrollment in STEP enables the American Citizen Services unit in Tegucigalpa to reach out directly to U.S. citizens in need of assistance. STEP also allows U.S. citizens to receive Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc.
  • Review the State Department’s Global Level 4 Health Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov
  • Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
  • For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
  • Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
  • Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
  • Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
  • Monitor local news for updates.

ASSISTANCE:

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras:
Telephone: +(504) 2238-5114
After-hours telephone: +(504) 2236-8497
E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov
Webpage: https://hn.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs:
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Honduras Country Information

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.

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