Travel in Belize

Getting to paradise is easier than you think! Whether you’re flying in from the U.S. or the U.K., there are plenty of convenient travel options to bring you straight to the sun-soaked shores of Belize—and ultimately to the world-class fishing adventures of Reel Belize.

Flights from the U.S. to Belize (BZE)

Several major airlines offer nonstop flights from major U.S. cities to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City:

  • American Airlines – From Miami (MIA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), and Los Angeles (LAX)
  • United Airlines – From Houston (IAH), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD)
  • Delta Airlines – From Atlanta (ATL)
  • Alaska Airlines – From Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA)
  • JetBlue – From New York (JFK)
  • Southwest Airlines – From Houston (HOU), Denver (DEN), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Flights typically range from 2 to 4 hours depending on your departure city.

Flights from the U.K. to Belize

Travelers from the U.K. can fly to Belize via several connecting routes, most often through the U.S. or Mexico. Popular options include:

  • British Airways or Virgin Atlantic to Miami (MIA), Dallas (DFW), or Atlanta (ATL), then connecting on American, Delta, or United to Belize City (BZE)
  • Aeromexico or British Airways via Mexico City (MEX), then connecting to Belize City with TAG Airlines or Tropic Air
  • KLM or Lufthansa through U.S. hubs with onward connections to Belize

Total travel time from London to Belize is typically around 12–16 hours, depending on layovers.

From Belize City to San Pedro: Welcome to Island Time

Once you arrive at Belize City (BZE), getting to San Pedro is a breeze.

Hop on a quick 16-minute domestic flight with Tropic Air or Maya Island Air from the international terminal straight to San Pedro Airport (SPR) on Ambergris Caye—where the Reel Belize crew will be ready to welcome you. Flights run frequently throughout the day, and the views over the Belize Barrier Reef are spectacular.

Prefer the scenic route? Water taxi service is also available and takes about 1.5–2 hours from Belize City to San Pedro.

Customs and Air Travel

For more information: Belize Tourism Board.

Reel-Belize Gold Standard Recognition
Reel Belize Guided Flats Fishing.

Customs and Air Travel

For more information: Belize Tourism Board.