Planning a trip to Belize often starts with one question: how do you get here?
Belize is connected to several international destinations through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), the country’s main international airport. For travelers planning a vacation, BZE is the main point of entry before continuing on to Belize City, inland destinations, or the islands.
Whether Belize is your final destination or the starting point for a longer itinerary, knowing which airlines fly into the country can make planning your trip easier.
International Airlines That Fly to Belize
Belize is served by several international airlines through Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
The international airlines currently listed as flying into Belize include:
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Copa Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
TAG Airlines
United Airlines
WestJet
With several international carriers serving Belize, travelers have a variety of options when planning their trip.
Flight schedules and availability can change, so it is always best to confirm current information directly with the airline before booking.
What Happens After You Land in Belize?
Arriving at BZE is only the beginning.
Starting your vacation in Belize City gives you the flexibility to experience more of the mainland before continuing on to another part of the country.
Waterways offers a comfortable place to begin that journey.
After your flight, settle into your suite, spend some time by the pool, and ease into your first day in Belize. From Belize City, travelers can plan experiences across the mainland, including Maya sites, cave adventures, cultural attractions, wildlife encounters, and other day trips.
It also gives you the option to slow down before moving on to the next part of your vacation.
Use Belize City as Your Starting Point
One of the advantages of beginning your trip in Belize City is how much of the country becomes accessible from one starting point.
Rather than arriving and immediately moving on, travelers can spend a few days exploring inland Belize while keeping one comfortable home base.
A stay at Waterways gives you the space to return, recharge, and plan the next day at your own pace.
For families and groups, the larger suites and shared living spaces also make it easier to settle in before heading out to explore.
From Inland Adventures to the Islands
For travelers who want to experience more than one side of Belize, the journey can continue from the mainland to the Caribbean.
Begin with a stay at Waterways, using Belize City as your base for inland experiences.
Then, when you are ready for a change of scenery, continue to Caye Caulker and stay at The Bohemian.
The difference between the two parts of the trip is what makes the experience work so well.
At Waterways, the focus can be on exploring the mainland, discovering more of Belize, and using the city as a starting point for day trips.
At The Bohemian, the pace shifts toward the water, snorkeling, island life, and time spent enjoying Caye Caulker.
For travelers spending a full week in the country, this route pairs naturally with our Inland to Island: The Perfect 7-Day Belize Itinerary.
Why Start Your Trip at Waterways?
Waterways works well as a first stop because it gives travelers time to settle into Belize before moving on.
Instead of treating Belize City as somewhere to pass through, it becomes part of the trip.
Spend time by the pool, enjoy the property, explore the city, or head out for a full day of mainland adventure before returning to your suite.
From there, the rest of Belize is still ahead of you.
Start Your Belize Journey
With multiple international airlines flying into BZE, reaching Belize can be more straightforward than many travelers expect.
Once you arrive, Belize City can be the starting point for everything that comes next, whether that means exploring the mainland, continuing to the islands, or combining both in the same trip.
Start at Waterways, discover another side of Belize, and continue your journey from there.
