Where is Belize Located and How to Get Here in 2024

It's easy to travel to Belize. Belize has one international airport, several small airstrips and a well-managed system of local buses, taxis, and water transportation. You can plan your trip to and around Belize easily, especially if make your bookings on Belizing.com, where you will get the best rates and the most discounts on all your local transfers and excursions.

Where in the world is Belize on the map? Belize is in Central America. It's easy to miss on a world map, tucked between Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea. It is bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the east and south. The eastern coast of Belize is on the Caribbean Sea.

A plethora of commercial airlines from North America fly into Belize. You can find flights to Belize arriving daily at the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE), just outside of Belize City.

You can fly into Belize in under 3 hours from Miami, Denver, Houston or Atlanta and under 5 hours from Canadian cities like Toronto and Calgary. Due to the close proximity to North America, you can often find cheap flights to Belize. On average, flights to Belize from Houston or Miami may range between $250 to $400 roundtrip per person. As usual, you should purchase your tickets far in advance to get the best deals. Flights are usually cheaper during the summer months, which is the low travel season in Belize. 

Tropic Air, a local airline in Belize also offers direct flights to and from countries like Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Once you have arrived at the Belize International Airport, you can take a taxi, shuttle, or local flight with Tropic Air or Maya Island Air to your destination.

If you are visiting the islands of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye then you will have to take a taxi from the airport to the water taxi terminals in Belize City. You can also take a local flight from Belize City or the Belize International Airport to Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye.


Tip: Read our Transportation Blog for a comprehensive guide to transportation options in Belize.

Airports in Belize

Below is a list of airport codes for all destinations in Belize. International flights can only land at BZE/PGIA. Other airstrips are serviced by local airlines Tropic Air and Maya Island Air, or private flights.

• Philip S.W. Goldson International (BZE/PGIA) – The only fully equipped modern airport that handles all international traffic to Belize
• Belize City (TZA) – Handles some domestic flights to and from Belize City, the country’s largest urban area
• Belmopan (BCV) – Service provided by Tropic Air for the country’s capital city
• Caye Caulker (CUK) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. This is a popular route from BZE/PGIA
• Caye Chapel (CYC) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air
• Corozal Town (CZH) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air
• Dangriga (DGA) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. This is a popular route from BZE/PGIA for locations in Hopkins Village.
• Independence and Mango Creek (INB) – Charter flights only
• Maya Flats (MYF) – Service provided by Tropic Air for San Ignacio Town/Benque Viejo and surrounding areas
• Orange Walk (ORZ) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air
• Placencia (PLJ) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. This is a popular route from BZE/PGIA
• Punta Gorda (ORZ) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air
• San Pedro (SPR) – Service provided by Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. This is a popular route from BZE/PGIA
• Sarteneja (SJX) – Charter flights only
• Savannah (SVH) – Service provided by Maya Island Air

Many cruise ships make one-day or overnight stops in Belize. Find out if Belize is on the itinerary of your cruise. Once you're here, it's easy to get around to major tourist spots. If your ship stops at Harvest Caye, you can take a ferry to the charming beach town of Placencia.

You can also travel by private boat into Belize. Private boats must check in with the Belize Port Authority in either Belize City or Big Creek. For detailed information on the paperwork and clearances that you will need, check with the Belize Customs and Excise Department.

You can cross into Belize from the border of either Guatemala (western border) or Mexico (northern border). You can drive or take one of the many bus lines that run from Guatemala City (Linea Dorada) or various cities in Mexico (ADO bus).

The ADO bus line has daily buses that travel in air-conditioned comfort from Merida, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Chetumal into Belize City. Some people drive in from neighboring countries, and some adventurous backpackers make the crossing by foot.

Visitors from Canada, the U.K., the European Union, and the U.S. don't need a VISA to visit Belize. You do need a valid passport, a return airline ticket and enough money to last the length of your stay in Belize. Tourists are limited to 30-day stays.

For more information, you can visit the Belize Immigration Department website. 

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We can help with all of your transportation needs into and around Belize. Whether you need help with part of your vacation or an entire start-to-finish Belize package, we will get it done. We can find you inexpensive beach lodging, arrange a one-day birding trip or set up a honeymoon package. Plan your perfect Belize vacation on Belizing.com.