Should I drive or fly to Placencia?

Getting Here

All international guests fly into Phillip Goldson International Airport in Belize City (BZE).  From BZE to Placencia, you have a couple of options:

  • Local flights:  there are two local airlines (Tropic Air and Maya Island Air).  Flights from BZE to Placencia are about 30 minutes on a 14 seat plane.  While we are agents for both airlines, we generally book with Tropic.  Typically, round trip airfare is $275 USD per person.  However, fares are not guaranteed until booked.  If you choose this option and your airfare will be more than $275 USD per person, round trip we will confirm with you before booking. 
    If we book the flight, you pay for it when you check out from the resort and we manage any changes (if your US flights are delayed, you get held up in immigration/customs, etc.).  Then we pick you up at the Placencia Airstrip and it’s about a 15 minute drive to the Municipal Pier and about 5 minute by boat to the Island.

    You can book directly with Tropic or Maya and then share your arrival time with us.  We offer a complimentary pick up at the Placencia Airstrip.   However, if you are delayed or need to make any changes, you must work directly with the airlines.  They will not discuss your flights with us unless we book them.  Changes or cancellations may also be subject to fees if you book directly.

  • Ground transfer:  we also offer a ground transfer option.  We are located about 110 miles south of the international airport.  Our vans will pick you up at the airport and drive you down.  Unless otherwise requested, this transfer is via the Coastal Highway, which was recently updated (2024).  It's about a two-hour drive on this route, and you'll be comfortable in our 10-  or 15-passenger, air conditioned, well maintained vans.  This option is $550 USD round trip for the first 4 people, plus $15 per additional person.

  • You can drive one way and fly the other – this is also a popular option.  For this option, the ground transfer is $300 for the first 4 people plus $15 per additional person and the flights are $140 USD per person.

Either way, we’ll need your US flight info (both ways).  If you do the flights, we’ll also need your names as they appear on your passports.

Kenisha