Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)

Arriving international passengers disembark into a single arrival corridor leading to immigration control, luggage pickup, and customs inspection.

• Walk from the aircraft via airbridge or tarmac path directly into the terminal arrival corridor.
• Present a valid passport and completed entry declaration card at international immigration control.
• Collect checked baggage from the carousels in the baggage reclaim hall.
• Submit customs inspection forms to officers at the exit of the baggage area.
• Exit into the main landside arrivals concourse to access transport, currency, and domestic flight transfers.

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi

  Licensed airport union taxis wait outside the main arrivals exit. Transfers to central Belize City or water taxi terminals operate on fixed passenger rates.

  Tid:

  roughly 25-35 minutes

  Typisk pris:

  typically 25-30 USD (50-60 BZD)

• Tog

  Domestic Flights

  Local carriers operate short flights from BZE directly to island and coastal destinations such as San Pedro and Placencia.

  Tid:

  roughly 15-45 minutes depending on destination

  Typisk pris:

  typically 70-180 USD depending on route

• Bilutleie

  Car Rental

  Car rental operators maintain customer service desks directly across from the terminal building.

  Tid:

  roughly 25-35 minutes to Belize City centre

  Typisk pris:

  varies by vehicle class and rental period

• Buss

  Public Bus via Highway Junction

  No public buses enter airport premises. Passengers must travel to the Philip Goldson Highway junction to catch intercity buses.

  Tid:

  roughly 45-60 minutes total

  Typisk pris:

  typically 2-5 USD (4-10 BZD)

Transfers between international arrivals and domestic flights occur within the main terminal building.

• All passengers arriving on international flights must clear immigration and customs before making a domestic connection.
• After clearing customs, walk to the domestic flight desks inside the terminal hall to check luggage for the onward flight.
• Proceed through domestic security screening to the designated gate area.
• Allow a minimum connection window of 60 to 90 minutes between flights.

Wireless internet coverage is provided within public concourses and departure areas.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible in passenger waiting sections.
• Connection may require agreeing to network terms via a pop-up browser portal.
• Local SIM cards can be purchased from authorized telecoms stores in town centres.

Belize uses the Belize Dollar (BZD), officially pegged to the US Dollar (USD) at a rate of 2 BZD to 1 USD. US cash is accepted across the country.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) supporting international cards are situated in the terminal concourse.
• US Dollar banknotes are accepted alongside Belize Dollars at all merchants.
• Change for cash transactions is frequently provided in local Belize Dollars.
• Major credit cards are accepted at rental desks and hotels, though cash is preferred by smaller vendors.

Food and beverage options are located in both landside and airside areas of the terminal.

• Landside facilities include small cafes providing coffee, pastries, and light refreshments.
• Airside gate lounges offer quick-service counters and drink outlets.
• Operating hours align with scheduled flight departure and arrival times.

A lounge service is available for departing passengers inside the airside terminal area.

• The lounge provides quiet seating, refreshments, and internet access.
• Access is granted via select membership programmes or day-pass entry fees subject to availability.
• Located beyond international security screening.

While there are no hotels located inside the terminal building, accommodations exist in nearby Ladyville and central Belize City.

• Guesthouses and hotels in Ladyville sit within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the airport.
• Belize City hotels are located approximately 25 to 35 minutes away by road.
• Arranging hotel shuttle transfers in advance is advisable for late arrivals.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately following immigration control.

• Luggage trolleys are positioned near the carousels in the arrivals hall.
• Porters are available outside the arrival hall to assist with luggage for a small gratuity.
• Report missing or damaged luggage to your airline representative prior to leaving customs.

Basic family amenities are situated within the passenger terminal building.

• Baby diaper-changing facilities are available in main restrooms.
• Strollers are permitted through terminal concourses up to the boarding gate.
• Travellers with young children should bring essential infant supplies, as retail selection is limited.

• ATMs / Cash Machines
• Car Rental Counters
• Duty-Free Shops
• Executive Lounge
• Information Counter
• Restrooms & Baby Care
• Souvenir Shops
• Taxi Rank

Lokalt nødnummer: 911 (Police, Medical, Fire)

• Contact airport staff or security personnel immediately in case of illness or emergency inside the terminal.
• The national emergency telephone number in Belize is 911 for police, medical, and fire assistance.
• In the event of a lost passport, report the loss to local police and contact your embassy or consulate in Belmopan or Belize City.

• Sjekk passets gyldighet og eventuelt visum, ETA eller innreisedeklarasjon som kreves.
• Bekreft avgangsterminalen på boardingkortet ditt dagen før.
• Aktiver en reise-eSIM slik at du er online i det øyeblikket du lander.
• Last ned offline-kart og skjermdump hotelladressen din og bookingreferansen.
• Gi beskjed til banken din at du skal reise og ha med et reservebetalingskort.
• Lagre det lokale nødnummeret og ambassadekontakten din på telefonen.
• Fotografer passet ditt og lagre kopien et sted du kan nå offline.
• Sjekk bagasjegrenser og eventuelle restriksjoner for destinasjonen din.

Flyplassdriften endres. Bekreft alltid terminaler, priser og rutetider med de offisielle kildene nedenfor før du reiser.

• https://www.pgiabelize.com/Offisiell flyplasskilde
• https://immigration.gov.bz/Offentlig kilde
• https://customs.gov.bz/Offentlig kilde
• https://www.transport.gov.bz/Offisiell kollektivkilde
• https://health.gov.bz/Offentlig kilde
• https://www.belizetourismboard.org/Offentlig kilde