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Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) is Belize's only international airport. The airport is located 10 miles from Belize City in Ladyville, Belize District. PGIA is named after Philip S.W. Goldson, a Belizean politician who served as the country's first prime minister.
The airport is owned by the Government of Belize and Belize Airport Authority and operated by the Belize Airport Concession Company Limited under t a Concession Agreement. PGIA is a major economic driver for Belize, and it is the gateway to the country for tourists and business travelers.
The PGIA is served by a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Tropic Air. The airport also has a number of cargo airlines that serve the region.
If you are planning to travel to Belize, you will most likely arrive at PGIA. The airport is a modern facility with all the amenities you need for a comfortable flight.
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The Belize airport is now open for leisure travel as of October 1st, 2020. Belize has a small but bustling international airport. It’s about the size of a typical regional airport ... morein the US. There is only one runway at the airport, and one arrival and departure terminal. All International flights will arrive and depart from this airport. Follow this official guide to learn everything you need to know to successfully navigate the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize (PGIA/BZE). Don’t stress, it’s a small airport and it will be a breeze.
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Added Date: Thursday, 1 Jun, 2023
Tours & Shuttles
Need shared shuttle Transportation, and Transfers? We provide a comfortable ride to and from the Philip Goldson International Airport to San Ignacio/Cayo. Fares are for One-Way trips ... moredeparting from the airport or from San Ignacio. Pickup and Drop off directly to your hotel.
Need shared shuttle Transportation and Transfers? We provide a comfortable ride to and from the Philip Goldson International Airport to Hopkins or Dangriga. Fares are for One-Way trips ... moredeparting from the airport or from Dangriga/Hopkins. Pickup and Drop off directly to your hotel.
Need shared shuttle Transportation, and Transfers? We provide a comfortable ride to and from the Philip Goldson International Airport to Placencia. Fares are for One-Way trips departing ... morefrom the airport or from Placencia. Pickup and Drop off directly to your hotel or port.
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
Hopkins or Placencia Village to BZE/PGIA (Philip Goldson International Airport) One-way shared shuttle from Hopkins or Placencia Village to the International Airport or Municipal ... moreAirport in Belize City. Departs from the Placencia in the morning after all passengers are on board. The drive to the airport is about 2.5 hours from Placencia, with a quick stop in Hopkins (if needed), and an optional bathroom break and convenience store thereafter. The drive traverses the newly constructed Coastal Highway, and no longer goes through Belmopan City.
In Hopkins, guests are picked up near the Hopkins Police Station. You may take a local taxi from your hotel (if needed). For guests coming from Placencia, individual pick-up from your hotel along the Placencia peninsula is included.
Please contact us via WhatsApp at +501 671-6390 if you have any questions or concerns.
This is a shared shuttle service and may have other passengers on board. Shared shuttle services can be subjected to schedule changes. We will always keep you updated via email or text.
Our departure times can range from 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, to 3:00 PM. For a different departure time please message us, we may be able to arrange it for you!
Type of Vehicle: Private Vehicle
The journey is a private shuttle in our comfortable air-conitioned vehicles.
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
The journey is approximately 1 hour from the international airport to Orange Walk town. The journey from Belize city/water taxi would be 15 minutes longer. The drop off can be Orange ... moreWalk town or surrounding areas.
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
Shared Shuttle from International Airport to Placencia Luxury affordable daily shared shuttle service to Placencia. Drop off to any hotel along the Placencia peninsula.... more
This is a shared shuttle service and may have other passengers on board. Shared shuttle services can be subjected to schedule changes. We will always keep you updated via email or text.
Departs from the airport in the afternoon after all passengers are onboard. The drive to Placencia is about 2.5 hours, along the newly completed Coastal Highway, with an optional bathroom break and convenience store stop. Shuttle typically departs by 2:30pm, but may be sooner or later depending on pre-booked passengers. All passengers must be pre-booked. Please contact us via WhatsApp at +501 671-6386 if you have any questions or concerns
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
Private Shuttle Service by Belize Ground Shuttle
Reliable shuttle service to or from BZE International Airport, catering to all destinations within Belize. Experience utmost comfort ... moreand reliability with our exclusive fleet of pristine and cozy 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans.
Our team of friendly and knowledgeable drivers is dedicated to ensuring exceptional experiences for all passengers. On top of that, we offer convenient onboard WiFi access. Our services are designed to accommodate groups of up to 16 passengers, with limited space for luggage.
Pay Only ONE Group Rate, plus additional per-passenger charges if you have more than 4 passengers. Passenger #5 to #16 will each pay the additional fee.
Please contact us via WhatsApp at +501 671-6390 if you have any questions or concerns.
For those planning to travel to the islands, we offer the flexibility to include water taxi tickets as part of your transfer package. These tickets can be redeemed at the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi terminal, ensuring a seamless transition to your island destination.
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
Philip S.W Goldson International Airport (BZE) to San Ignacio Town
One Way Shuttle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to San Ignacio Town. The shuttle departs promptly ... morefrom the airport arrivals terminal and arrives at Hode's Place in San Ignacio Town. All rides are on demand and subject to availability and flight schedules.
Hotel drop-off service is offered at an additional cost. To obtain information about the rates for different hotels in or near San Ignacio Town, please refer to the add-ons section.
All seats must be pre-booked. Daily Departures at: 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:45PM, 4:30PM, 5:30 PM
This departure schedule is fluid. We may leave early as soon as all passengers are on board. Sometimes we may wait for passengers who may be delayed. We don't take walk-up passengers, so it is always possible to leave earlier than scheduled.
Please contact us via WhatsApp at +501 671-6390 if you have any questions or concerns.
Other important details:
Don't worry, we won't leave without you if your flight is delayed or arrives very close to the departure time. We try to accommodate all passengers and ask for some consideration if we need to wait a few minutes for other passengers. If you have a significant delay, we may switch you to the next departure if one is scheduled. The day's last departure will wait until all passengers are accounted for.
An optional hotel drop-off service is available to hotels and destinations within the town limits of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Please select the appropriate add-on options when submitting your booking request. If you are not sure whether your hotel is within town limits, you may contact us to inquire or you may book the regular rate and book the additional service with the driver. We also offer service to destinations beyond town limits. The additional cost is usually determined by the distance from town.
Hotels within our drop-off zone include, but are not limited to:
Ka'ana Resort
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Maya Mountain Lodge
Casa del Caballo Blanco
Western Guest House
Midas Resort
Western Guest House
Bellas Backpackers
D's Hostel
Aliana's Airbnb
Lucina's Airbnb
Homehill Apartments
Casia Hill Resort
Rumor's Resort
Rolson's Hotel
If you are staying at Hode's Hotel, you do not need to pay the additional hotel drop-off fee since all drop off's are at Hode's Place. This is a nice outdoor restaurant to relax, grab some food, and wait for your in-town transport or local taxi.
Type of Vehicle: Full Size Van
San Ignacio Town to Philip S.W Goldson International Airport (BZE) One Way Shuttle from San Ignacio Town to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). The shuttle departs promptly ... morefrom Hode's Place and arrives at the airport arrivals terminal. All rides are on demand and subject to availability and flight schedules.
Hotel pick-up service is offered at an additional cost. To obtain information about the rates for different hotels in or near San Ignacio Town, please refer to the add-ons section.
All seats must be pre-booked. Daily Departures at: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 12:00PM
This departure schedule is fluid. We may leave early as soon as all passengers are on board. Sometimes we may wait for passengers who may be delayed. We don't take walk-up passengers, so it is always possible to leave earlier than scheduled.
Please contact us via WhatsApp at +501 671-6390 if you have any questions or concerns.
Other important details:
We try to accommodate all passengers and ask for some consideration if we need to wait a few minutes for other passengers. If you have a significant delay, we may switch you to the next departure if one is scheduled. The day's last departure will wait until all passengers are accounted for.
An optional hotel pick-up service is available to hotels and destinations within the town limits of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Please select the appropriate add-on options when submitting your booking request. If you are not sure whether your hotel is within town limits, you may contact us to inquire or you may book the regular rate and book the additional service with the driver. We also offer service to destinations beyond town limits. The additional cost is usually determined by the distance from town.
Hotels within our pick-up zone include, but are not limited to:
Ka'ana Resort
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Maya Mountain Lodge
Casa del Caballo Blanco
Western Guest House
Midas Resort
Western Guest House
Bellas Backpackers
D's Hostel
Aliana's Airbnb
Lucina's Airbnb
Homehill Apartments
Casia Hill Resort
Rumor's Resort
Rolson's Hotel
If you are staying at Hode's Hotel, you do not need to pay the additional hotel pick-up fee since all pick-up's are at Hode's Place. This is a nice outdoor restaurant to relax, grab some food, and wait for your in-town transport or local taxi.
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