Reopening Of Belize International Airport
Prime Minister Rt. Dean Barrow announced during a virtual press conference the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) on October 1, 2020.
United Airlines will resume daily flights to Belize International Airport and American Airlines will start with five flights a week as of October 1. Delta Airlines indicated to resume flights to PGIA on November 22, 2020.
Phase 3 of the Airport and Border Reopening Plan
October 1st now marks Phase 3 of the 5-phase reopening plan that had been postponed from August 2020 due to a spike of COVID-19 cases in Belize.
The Government of Belize initially postponed Phase 3 and the reopening of the Belize International Airport that had been scheduled for August 15 because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. However, the weekly repatriation flights continued including a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for returning Belizeans and Belize residents.
Safety Protocols & Entry Requirements for Phase 3
Safety protocols and entry requirements will be in place from the time of arrival in Belize to the time of departure to limit the risk of contracting COVID-19.
The safety protocols for Phase 3 include the Gold Standard Program with enhanced safety guidelines approved by the Belize Tourism Board. The program regulates health and safety standards at hotels, restaurants, and for tour guides during your stay. An additional requirement is the download of the Belize Health App.
Gold Standard Hotels
As of today four accommodations in Caye Caulker have been added to the Gold Standard Hotel list. A total of 57 hotels have been approved in Belize.
Belize Health App
The Belize Health App is required to enter Belize and will be available for download on Google Play and in the App Store. You can download the App at any time prior to your trip to Belize, but should enter your personal information within 72 hours of your arrival in Belize.
Please visit the Belize Tourism Board for updates and FAQ’s.
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