Direct flights from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

General Information About Philip S W Goldson International Airport

Belize City, located along the eastern coast of Central America, boasts its namesake airport in honor of late politician and activist Philip S.W. Goldson who died in 2001.

Ladyville Airport, situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Belize City center, can be reached in 30 minutes either by car or bus.

Belize International Airport boasts two terminals and serves as the primary airport for Belize. With a long runway measuring 9,700 feet in length, this facility can accommodate full-size aircraft.

The airport's 110,000 square-foot terminal building contains international and domestic arrival/departure halls, restaurants, bars, gift shops, duty-free stores, banks, car rental agencies and various services for arrivals/departures as well as taxi services waiting outside to transport visitors directly to their desired destinations in Belize City.

American (Delta Airlines), Air Canada and WestJet all provide service from here, while local carriers Maya Island Air and Tropic Air provide flights to over 12 different airports nationwide.

Flights to popular destinations from San Pedro Sula Airport include San Pedro Sula, Guatemala; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Seattle and Denver Washington are also offered, London England Toronto Canada as well as Cancun Mexico are accessible directly. Furthermore Flores Panama and Roatan Honduras can also be reached.

No matter the airline they fly with, all non-residents must pay a departure tax of $56 when leaving the country. Payment for this tax must be made in cash; debit or credit cards cannot be accepted as payment options.