Travelling from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Belize City. Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Belize City to Cancun International Airport flight.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belize City.
You can choose from 7 direct flights a week between Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Cancun International Airport (CUN). This is the busiest route, with Tropic Air offering a 10:30am departure from BZE to CUN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belize City to CUN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
You can book a direct flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN) leaving from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
When taking off from BZE, you can catch a direct flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport with Tropic Air.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BZE and CUN is Tropic Air.
BZE is about 14 kilometres from central Belize City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
80.18% of flights departing from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from BZE.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to TZA from Belize City's centre in about 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Belize City to CUN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Belize City Municipal Airport:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Travel at your own pace with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and chase adventure across Cancun and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Belize City to Cancun International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belize City to Cancun International Airport is R 6,062. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,050. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Belize City to CUN, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Belize City to Cancun International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Belize City to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Cancun based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Belize City to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belize City to Cancun International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cancun right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Belize City to Cancun International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Cancun itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its must-visit sights. From Chichen-itza Park to Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres west of Cancun, Kanasín is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.
