Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
MZBZ, Belize City, Belize
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (9,678 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to Belize City
Philip S. W. Goldson airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Belize
Philip S. W. Goldson International near Belize City is the main entry point, with short local flights to the islands and the coast.
- Main airport
- BZE / MZBZ
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (9,678 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Belize
From the international airport, short turboprop flights connect to Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and Placencia.
Flights from Miami and Houston take about two hours.
Belize Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Belize
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Local Connections
Many resorts are on islands or remote coastline; we arrange onward turboprop or boat transfers.
Entry
You clear Belize immigration and customs at the international airport.
When Demand Peaks in Belize
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Dry season and peak demand.
- June to November
- Rainy and hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Belize
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BZE for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,819 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,189 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$61,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 773 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,183 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,800 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,676 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 945 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,483 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,081 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,000–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
Best Aircraft for Belize
Light and midsize jets fly from Florida and Texas; turboprops handle local island connections.
Belize Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from Houston to Belize?
About two hours.
How do I get from the airport to Ambergris Caye?
By a short turboprop flight or a boat transfer; we can arrange either.
