Why go
- Island in Belize.
- Served by John Greif II Airport (SPR).
History
Ambergris Caye is the largest island of Belize, located northeast of the country's mainland, in the Caribbean Sea. It is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) long from north to south, and about 1.6 kilometres (1 mi) wide. Many parts of the island have been modified by human development since the arrival of coconut plantations in the 17th century, but it remains largely white coral sand with mangrove forest at its centre. Its eastern coast runs parallel to the northernmost stretch of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 6 routes: BCV, Belize City, CUK, CZH, SQS, TZA
- Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 5 routes: Belize City, CUK, CZH, ORZ, TZA
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 4 routes: BCV, Belize City, San Pedro, TZA
- Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 2 routes: Belize City, San Pedro
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is John Greif II Airport (SPR); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SPR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Belize City, CUK, CZH, TZA, BCV…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi, 1.8 km); routes include San Pedro to Corozal & Chetumal, San Pedro to Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker to San Pedro (SPBE).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ambergris Caye, Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.