Phillip SW Goldson Airport (BZE/MZBZ)
Belize Airport, Belize, PO Box 1564, Belize City
Tel: +501 (0)25 2045
Fax: +501 (0)25 2439

Airport Data: International, Belize City 16km (9miles)

Most visitors travel to Belize by air, but you can also get here by road or boat. A listing of the various airlines, access points, and necessary documents is provided below according to the mode of transportation.

International flights to Belize are via Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami or Los Angeles. The major airlines servicing Belize are:
American Airlines, Continental, Delta Airlines, and Us Airways.

The Belize Dollar (BZ$) has a fixed rate of exchange of BZ $2 to US $1. Most hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tour operators will accept U.S. currency, traveler's checks, or credit cards. When using your credit cards in Belize, most establishments will add a 5% service charge to your bill. Always make sure that you understand which dollar rate is being quoted. Is it Belize Dollars or U.S. Dollars?

Documents for Arrival to Belize Airport
With the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before entering the country. Please note that driver's licenses and birth certificates are not approved travel documents and cannot be used to enter the country. Passports must be valid up until time of departure.

Belize Airport Transfers
Getting Into Town From the Airport--The Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is located 10 miles (16km) northwest of the city on the Northern Highway. There is no public bus service or shuttle van service. However, taxis are there to meet every flight. A taxi into downtown will cost BZ$35 to BZ$40 (US$18-US$20).

Arrival to Ambergris Caye, San Pedro – via Belize City International Airport.
Maya Island Airways and Tropic Air operate flights to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker from both the municipal and international airports in Belize City. Each has hourly service every day to Ambergris Caye between about 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. In high season, additional flights are added to accommodate demand. Round-trip fares for the 20-minute flight are about BZ$104 (municipal) and BZ$186 (international).

The airstrip on Ambergris Caye is at San Pedro's southern edge. You'll always find taxis waiting at the airstrip. If you're proceeding on foot, it's about five minutes to town. The airstrip on Caye Caulker is at the island's south end. There are no scheduled flights to the other cayes, although Lighthouse Reef and Caye Chapel both have airstrips where charter flights can land.