There are 4 main ways to get to Placencia. Choosing one will depend on speed and cost. Keep reading.
In this blog you will learn about:
Fly
Shuttle
Drive
Bus
Getting from Belize to Placencia is not very hard. Once you decide how quickly you want to get to Placencia from Belize City, and your budget, you will be able to make an easy decision.
1. Flights To Placencia Belize
The quickest way to get to Placencia is to take one of several local (domestic) flights to Placencia, Belize.
All international flights land at the Philip Goldson airport in Belize City - actually it is in Ladyville Village, which is a 21-minute (15km) drive north of Belize City on the Philip Goldson Highway.
There are only two local (domestic) airlines in the country of Belize:
Tropic Air - Belize domestic airline
Daily Flights: Tropic Air has 10 daily flights from Belize International Airport to Placencia.
Average Round Trip Cost: The average cost for a round-trip flight from Belize International Airport to Placencia on Tropic Air is $257.25 United States dollars per person.
Types of Plane: 9-13 Cessna aircraft
Flight Time: about 35 minutes.
Maya Island Air - Belize domestic airline
Daily Flights: Maya Island Air has 9 (additional flights if demand is there) daily flights from Belize International Airport to Placencia.
Average Round Trip Cost: The average cost for a round-trip flight from Belize International Airport to Placencia on Maya Island Air is $264 United States dollars per person.
Types of Plane: 9-13 Cessna aircraft.
Flight Time: about 35 minutes.
What is the closest Airport to Placencia?
Placencia Peninsula has only one airport.
It is located about 5 minutes ( 3 km) drive north of Placencia Village, and about 8 minutes (5km) drive south of Seine Bight Village.
2. Shuttle From Belize City to Placencia
You can charter a shuttle operator that will pick you up at the Philip Goldson International Airport - and anywhere in Belize City, and transport you directly to your place of stay.
These Belize airport transfer service will give you a great opportunity to experience the beautiful Hummingbird Highway that twists and turn through the Maya Mountains.
The travel time is approximately 3 hours (180km).
3. Driving from Belize City to Placencia
Driving from Belize City's Philip Goldson International Airport is becoming a more and more popular option. You can rent a car and make your drive down a part of your DIY tour.
On the drive to Placencia, you can stop at the Belize Zoo, the Guanacaste Park, The St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park, and the drive through the picturesque Hummingbird Highway is an experience in itself.
The Belize City to Placencia drive time is approximately 3 hours (180km), it will probably take longer when you are driving because you will want to stop and take in the views on the way down.
Traveling from Belize City to Placencia by Bus
If you are looking for affordability then traveling by bus is your best option.
If you want to get to Placencia on the same day you are flying into Belize's Philip Goldson International Airport, then you will want to be aware of the bus schedule.
There are two buses that run this route daily, the last leaving at 12:00 PM.
Bus Schedule - Belize City to Placencia
Belize City—Belmopan—Dangriga—Sittee River/Hopkins—Placencia
Average bus price in Belize: $3—$4USD from one terminal to another
Belize City | Belmopan | Dangriga | Hopkins/Sittee River | Placencia | Type | Weekday | Bus Line |
7:45am | 9:15am | 11am | - | 12:30pm | Express | Mon. - Sat. | Ritchie's |
- | - | 2:30pm | 3:00pm | 4:30pm | Express | Mon. - Sat. | Ritchie's |
2:45pm | 4pm | 5:45pm | - | 7:30pm | Express | Mon. - Sat. | Ritchie's |
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Bonus Tip - check the weather a day before your flight
You may want to take into consideration the time of year you are coming to Belize, so as to factor in weather conditions to help you decide which option may be best.
The reason for this is that you don't want to travel by road and there is flooding happening somewhere en route to Placencia, and you get stuck in a shuttle, rental, or bus.
June - November
You may want to consider flying.
November - June
You shouldn't have any issues traveling by road; whether you decide to charter a shuttle, private rental vehicle, or catch the bus.
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