Belize International Airport To Cozumel: A Journey Across Borders

The distance between Cozumel and Belize City is approximately 224 miles or 361 kilometres. The driving distance is 288 miles and takes around 9 hours and 50 minutes. The estimated flight time between Cozumel International Airport and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is 55 minutes.

Travel by plane

The distance between Belize City's Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport and Cozumel International Airport is 224 miles or 361 kilometres. The flight time between the two airports is approximately 55 minutes.

There are no direct flights between the two airports, but you can fly with Tropic Air or Maya Island Air from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA) to San Pedro Airport (SPR) in San Pedro, Belize, and then on to Cozumel. This is the quickest way to get to Cozumel by air, with the flight from San Pedro to Cozumel taking around 15 minutes.

You can also fly from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport to Cozumel International Airport with a stopover. United Airlines and Copa Airlines offer flights with a stopover, with prices starting at $340 for a one-way trip and $756 for a round trip.

Travel by bus

To get from Belize International Airport to Cozumel by bus, you will first need to get to San Miguel de Cozumel, which is around 10 miles from the airport. You can take a taxi or a shuttle bus to get to the city centre.

From San Miguel de Cozumel, you can take a bus to Belize City. The bus companies ADO and Autobuses Mayab operate on this route. The bus journey will take around 10-12 hours and costs around $49. There are 4 buses a day and they depart from Bacalar, Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, and Tulum. The buses arrive at Belize City, Chetumal ADO Bus Station, and Limones.

Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Miguel de Cozumel to Playa del Carmen, and then another bus to Chetumal. From Chetumal, you can take a water taxi to Belize.

Travel by car

The distance between Belize City's Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport and Cozumel International Airport is 224 miles or 361 kilometres. The driving distance from Belize City to Cozumel is 288 miles or 463-464 kilometres, and the travel time by car is about 9 hours and 50-51 minutes.

To get from Cozumel to Belize City by car, you can take a car ferry from Cozumel to Calica and then drive to Belize City. This option, combined with the ferry, is the quickest way to get to Belize City from Cozumel, taking 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen, then follow these steps:

• Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal.
• Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize City.

This alternative route takes approximately 9 hours and 24 minutes.

Travel by ferry

To get from Belize International Airport to Cozumel by ferry, you will first need to take a taxi to the water taxi terminal in Belize City. The taxi fare is a set rate of $25 USD, with an additional $5 USD fee per extra passenger. The journey from the airport to the terminal takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

There are two water taxi services that operate between Belize City and San Pedro, Cozumel: San Pedro Belize Express and Caribbean Sprinter. Both services stop at Caye Caulker, so you will need to check the schedule to ensure you board the correct boat.

The ride from Belize City to Caye Caulker takes about an hour, and the total journey time from Belize City to San Pedro is approximately 1.5 hours.

The water taxi is the cheapest option for travelling from Belize International Airport to Cozumel, but it is also the most time-consuming. It is important to note that the last boats depart for San Pedro at 5:30 pm, so if your international flight arrives later in the day, you may need to book a hotel in Belize City for the night.

You will need to check in any large backpacks or suitcases before purchasing your ticket at the front desk. Both companies offer the option to pre-purchase tickets online, but this is not necessary, as there is usually no issue with boarding if you are travelling alone or in a small group.

If you are travelling with pets or large amounts of luggage, you may prefer to use a direct water taxi service, such as Nautilus Water Taxi Service. This company will pick you up from the airport and provide a shuttle to their marina, with an optional grocery stop in Ladyville. The water taxi ride to San Pedro takes about an hour, and the total travel time from the airport is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. A one-way ticket costs $100 USD, and a round-trip ticket is $150 USD.

Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belize City to Playa del Carmen, and then a ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. This option takes longer and is more complicated, but it may be a good choice if you want to explore Playa del Carmen or other destinations along the way.

Travel by shuttle

There are a few shuttle services that can help you get from Belize International Airport to Cozumel, although it should be noted that the journey will also involve taking a ferry. The distance between Belize City and Cozumel is approximately 222 miles.

Belize Shuttle

Belize Shuttle has been in business since 2013 and offers comfortable and safe transfers to popular destinations in Belize. They provide transportation from the Belize Airport to your hotel, resort, AirBnB, or condo. They offer private transportation in a van for up to eight people, group transportation in a Crafter Van for up to 16 people, and shared transportation.

BZ Shuttle Service

BZ Shuttle Service has been helping travellers for over 30 years and their vehicles operate 24/7, so early and late pick-ups are not a problem. They offer a shared transfer service from San Ignacio Town to Belize International Airport, picking you up from any resort or hotel in San Ignacio Town or Santa Elena. The drive is approximately 2.5 hours one way and there are no stops along the way except for restroom breaks.

Cozumel Tours

Cozumel Tours provides professional airport transfers from Cozumel International Airport and the Cozumel Ferry Pier. They offer shared and private airport transfers, with shared transfers having stops along the way. They also offer all-inclusive shared and private transfers from Cancun Airport that include ferry tickets and curb-to-curb service.

Rome2Rio

Rome2Rio mentions that there is no direct connection from Cozumel to Belize City, but provides instructions for a journey that involves taking a taxi, a ferry, walking, and buses. The whole journey takes around 9 hours and 24 minutes.

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