Why go
- Largest city in Belize.
- Served by Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA).
History
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River. The Belize River empties into the Caribbean Sea eight kilometres from Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub. The city was almost entirely destroyed in October 1961 when Hurricane Hattie swept ashore. It was the capital of British Honduras until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 12 routes: BCV, Cancun, CUK, DGA, Flores, Merida, PLJ, Roatan, San Pedro, San Pedro Sula, SQS, TZA
- Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 4 routes: CUK, DGA, San Pedro, TZA
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, A320, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Los Angeles
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Houston, Newark
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (Embraer 190) · 1 route: San Salvador
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 6 routes: BCV, Belize City, CUK, DGA, San Pedro, SQS
- Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 3 routes: Belize City, DGA, San Pedro
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 4 routes: BCV, Belize City, San Pedro, TZA
- Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 2 routes: Belize City, San Pedro
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BZE has direct flights to 20 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Charlotte, CUK, Dallas-Fort Worth, DGA, Flores…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Caribbean Sprinter, 0.6 km); routes include Belize City to San Pedro via Caye Caulker, Ladyville to San Pedro via Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker to Belize City (SPBE).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Belize City. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.