Flights to Belize

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The main route to Belize is to the city of Belize, the former capital. The international airport is a 30-minute drive from the city. There is also a municipal airport near the city of Belize served by Maya Island Air and Tropic Air.

Airports

The major and busiest airport in Belize is the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, about 9 miles from Belize City. Special features at the airport include duty-free shops, bank, restaurants, bars, and tourist travel services. As of 2008 there were a total of 44 smaller airports and airstrips operating in Belize. Some of the airports accommodating flights in the country are Belize City Municipal Airport, Big Creek Airport, Caye Caulker Airport, Caye Chapel Airport, Corozal Airport, Dangriga Airport, Independent Airport, Manatee Airport, Melinda Airport, Orange Walk Airport, Placencia Airport, Punta Gorda Airport, San Pedro Airport, Santa Cruz Airport, Sartaneja Airport, and Silver Creek Airport.

Airlines

The country receives domestic and international flights provided by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Maya Island Air, Skyservice, Grupo TACA, Transportes Aeros Guatemaltecos, Tropic Air, and US Airways. Maya Island Air provides twice-daily flights from Belize City to Flores, Guatemala.

Other Money-Saving Tips

If you are in Australia or New Zealand, your cheapest option fly to Los Angeles, Houston, or Miami, and then connect to Belize City on American Airlines or Continental Airlines. The cheapest time to travel to Belize is during the months of June to November when the tariffs and accommodations are usually low, and the tourist spots are not too crowded. Otherwise, the peak season in Belize is during the months of December up to May when most of the tourist highlights are flooded with people. This is when all costs are highest, including airfare, hotel, and car rentals.

In Closing

The cultural and historic appeal of Belize has continued to lure more tourists to visit the country each year. The Mayan ruins and natural resources are well worth a trip, and you may find other memories to make along the way.

Belize is popularly known to the world as the home of the stunning Great Blue Hole, a portion of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and second only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef as the world's largest coral reef system. In addition, the hundreds of ancient Maya ruins and temples scattered around the country, the British colonial heritage, the beautiful rainforest, caves, and various outdoor adventures have contributed greatly to the growing tourism industry in Belize. The great diversity and uniqueness are points of pride as well, and visitors readily see the influences of many cultures and ethnic groups speaking different languages.