GETTING HERE
Wondering where Belize is?
Belize, conveniently located on the Eastern Coast of Central America, is bordered by Mexico on the North, Guatemala on South and West and the Caribbean Sea on the East. Belize’s location makes it a skip away from many major cities across North America and Europe.
Airline providers
Belize’s is easily accessible from many international airports with daily flights and non-stop services to the country internationalairport - Phillip Goldson Airport (PGIA).
American Airlines offers
Flights from Miami, Florida (MIA) Flights from Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) Flights from Dallas, Texas (DFW) Flights from Los Angeles, California (LAX)
Copa Airlines offers
Flights from Panama (PTY)
South West offers
Flights from Houston, Texas (IAH) SEASONAL FLIGHTS Flights to Denver, Colorado (DEN) Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL)
West Jet offers
SEASONAL Flights from Calgary, Alberto (YYA) Flights from Toronto, Canada (YYZ)
TAG Airlines offers
Flights from Guatemala City (GUA)
Air Canada offers
Flights from Toronto, Canada (YYZ)
Avianca offers
Flights from San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)
Delta offers
Flights from Atlanta, Georgia (ATL)
United Airlines offers
Flights from Houston, Texas (IAH) Flights from Newark, New Jersey (EWR) Flights from Chicago, Illinois (ORD)
Tropic Air offers
Flights from Cancun, Mexico (CUN) Flights from Flores, Guatemala (FRS) Flights from Guatemala City (GUA) Flights from Roatan, Honduras (RTB)
Jet Blue offers
Flights from New York (JFK) starting December 06, 2023
Arriving into Belize
Upon visiting Belize please ensure your have the necessary paperwork to enter.
Visa Requirements
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Belize. United States Canada United Kingdom European Union Caribbean Central American Countries For most nationalities visas are issued upon entry for up to 30 days. Ensure to have your passport on hand. It must be valid for a least six months after your date of arrival.
Travelling with Children
Belize is the perfect destination for family holidays! If traveling with children under the age of 18 years with one parent, please have proper documentation before entering Belize. This includes a valid passport and a notarized letter of authority from the other parent giving travel consent for the child. Should you wish to extend your stay, you will need to contact the immigration department to apply for an extension. Website: http://www.ins.gov.bz Phone: 822-3860
Getting around once here
All commercial flights land at Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA), the countries one and only international airport. The airport is roughly 11 miles northwest of Belize City, making for a 10-15 minute drive into Belize City. From the Philip Goldson airport, many hotels offer airport shuttle services; however, taxis are also available outside the arrivals gate. A taxi to Belize City costs roughly BZ$50 for one to two individuals or BZ$60 for three or more individuals. Once in the city, getting anywhere is relatively quick and easy. Taxis costs BZ$10 if you are venturing around Belize City.
DOMESTIC FLIGHT
Apart form the International Airport the Municipal Airport offers domestic flights to different areas in Belize. Routes include San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Belmopan, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Corozal, Dangriga, Orange Walk, Placencia, Punta Gorda and the international airport.
WATER TAXI SERVICES
You can get to the Northern Islands by boat with San Pedro Belize Express.