Means of transport Belize City

The bus is the most popular means of transport for Belizeans to get around the country. Most buses leaving Belize City do so from this terminal, located south of Haulover Creek. The main line is Blue Bird, which serves all the district capitals and most important towns in the country; from dawn to dusk, many other companies criss-cross the country. Go to the terminal one hour before your bus leaves to make sure you get a seat. Keep an eye on your luggage.

Belize City's municipal airport is almost in the center of town, making it very attractive for those who don't have a car and need to fly to another city. Tropicair and Maya Island Air fly daily and regularly to all national destinations: San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Dangriga are all within easy reach. Check-in is quick, as the airport is not large. No need to go all the way to the international airport!

An excellent option for a luxury transfer at low cost. Here, the air-conditioned vans are shared and the rates are very well detailed on the booking site. The vans leave from Belize City International Airport for San Ignacio, and now also connect with Hopkins and Placencia. We can drop you off right at your hotel door. Handy to avoid wasting time on arrival (booking essential on the web page or through the local contacts listed on the website). Three departures a day to San Ignacio.

The Mexican company has set up a small ticket office at the local bus station. This opens about two hours before the buses leave, and tickets can be purchased several days in advance. After a three-year interruption, the service resumed in July 2023 and is now operating normally again. The bus stops in Chetumal before leaving Belize, and in Bacalar, Tulum and Playa del Carmen once in Mexico. A great way to discover the Yucatan coast at lower cost, while enjoying the scenery along the way.

Around ten departures a day to Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye (San Pedro). Once you have purchased your tickets, you can use them for the next 90 days. They are non-refundable. From Caye Caulker and San Pedro, you can take ferries to Chetumal in Mexico (about three a week, but check the website for seasonal changes). For peace of mind, please arrive 1 hour before departure.

A small, friendly airport with two restaurants upstairs and a few souvenir stores on the first floor, where you can wait comfortably between flights. There is only one ATM in the airport departure hall, which often poses problems for non-American bank cards. It's best to arrive with US dollars, with which you can pay anywhere in the country without any problems. Free Wi-fi.

Extremely expensive means of transport, but one you'll remember for the rest of your life, especially in Belize with the sublime landscapes overflown. If you can afford it, you can reach your hotel or resort from Belize City by helicopter. Many resorts on Ambergris Caye are served by helicopter. You can also take an excursion with this company to discover the Blue Hole, the country's Mayan temples and many other wonders. The experience is unique and the team highly professional. They even train air force pilots!

This local airline, with a fleet of some 15 propeller-driven aircraft, flies to the country's main destinations and towns (Corozal, Orange Walk, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda and even Savannah in the extreme south of the country, from which many boats depart), and also organizes private flights for customers who want to have the plane all to themselves! Check the timetable on the website. The company also organizes two flights over sumptuous sites (Lamanai and the Great Blue Hole).