Flying from Belize City to Placencia Airport (PLJ): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Belize City's main airports, Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) or Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belize City to Placencia Airport (PLJ) departing from either of these.
The average duration of a direct flight from Belize City to Placencia Airport is 27 minutes.
Placencia Airport is located in Placencia. The city's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Belize City.
The busiest route is from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Placencia Airport (PLJ), with 189 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BZE to PLJ is the 08:10 Tropic Air service. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 18:30 with Tropic Air.
Your flight from Belize City to PLJ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belize City to Placencia Airport (PLJ) leave from this terminal.
Maya Island Air is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Belize City to Placencia Airport leaving from BZE.
From the center of Belize City, BZE is approximately 14 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
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About Placencia Airport (PLJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belize City to Placencia Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PLJ:
Getting from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to central Placencia
Placencia Airport to the center of Placencia is around 4 minutes in a car. It's approximately 3 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belize City to Placencia Airport (PLJ)
For a one-way ticket from Belize City to Placencia Airport, $126 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $202. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from Belize City to PLJ, book your journey 9 months before the departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Belize City to Placencia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Belize City to PLJ.
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The best time to fly from Belize City to Placencia Airport (PLJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belize City to Placencia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Placencia in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Placencia. The warmest month is May. Lock in your flights from Belize City to PLJ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Belize City to Placencia Airport sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Placencia
Start your Placencia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Belize City to Placencia Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Art'n'Soul GALLERY and Placencia Villas & Golfcarts are essential stops on your Placencia itinerary.
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