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Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

Rockwall, Texas
5 posts
Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

Traveling with a group (all adults) to San Pedro from Dallas in June 2025 .. What are the pros and cons to the puddle jumper flight versus express water taxi? Is one option a longer day?? Is one more convenient??

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for Yucatan Peninsula, Chetumal, Mahahual
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1. Re: Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

Flight... after going through Customs, walk several metres to the domestic flight check-in and get the next flight. The flight is about 15 minutes. Book tickets in advance to reduce any possible waiting time. Easy.

Water taxi... exit the airport and get a taxi to Belize City. If your group is more then 4 passengers, you'll need more taxis unless you can find a taxi van. The taxi ride is about 25 minutes, and the fare is BZ$60 (US$30) per taxi. Check-in for the next water taxi and wait. The water taxi trip is about 80 to 90 minutes. I've heard Caribbean Sprinter boats are a bit faster than San Pedro Belize Express. Check their websites for schedules, fares and trip times.

Edited: 1:38 pm, November 19, 2024
Spring, Texas
138 posts
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2. Re: Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

If there's one thing to spend extra on, it's taking the plane over the ferry. No worries about rough water, no questionable taxis. It saves you two hours each way.

Rockwall, Texas
5 posts
3. Re: Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

Thank you for the detail … It’s much appreciated!!

Rockwall, Texas
5 posts
4. Re: Pros/Cons to Fly/Water Taxi - Belize City to/from San Pedro

Thank you … I’m thinking the same thing, especially with a group of us. Flying sounds like it’s worth the extra money!!

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