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Belize City, Belize—July 9, 2025: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in partnership with Air Canada, is proud to announce the launch of a new, nonstop flight connecting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. This landmark route, beginning December 8, 2025, marks the first direct air service linking Montreal, Quebec, and Belize.

But the excitement does not stop there. This new flight opens the door to seamless, same-day travel between Belize and more than 20 major European cities—a long-awaited milestone that makes it easier than ever for European visitors to experience the warmth, natural beauty, and cultural diversity of Belize. 

European leisure and business passengers will now be able to leave cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and more in the morning, make a short connection in Montreal, and arrive in Belize that same evening. 

The new route will initially operate with the following schedule:

This service will be operated by Air Canada Rouge on an Airbus A319, offering 136 seats—12 in Premium Rouge and 124 in Economy. This new route builds on Air Canada’s existing Toronto-Belize service, reinforcing strong ties between Belize and Canada.



Same-day European connections will now be available to and from 23 European cities, including:

London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Marseille (MRS), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO), Lisbon (LIS), Athens (ATH), Barcelona (BCN), Brussels (BRU), Copenhagen (CPH), Dublin (DUB), Edinburgh (EDI), Lyon (LYS), Manchester (MAN), Milan (MXP), Nice (NCE), Toulouse (TLS), and Vienna (VIE).

“We are especially excited about increased accessibility and affordability for European travelers and the continued growth of the Canadian market,” said the Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations.  “With this new same-day connection, Belize stands ready to welcome new and returning visitors to immerse themselves in Belize’s unique natural and cultural attractions."

“Belize is a spectacular destination renowned for its rich history, culture and natural beauty. Air Canada’s new flight to Belize from our Montreal hub is convenient for Canadians and Europeans alike to discover beautiful Belize this winter season. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our award-winning airline,” said Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning - North America at Air Canada.

About Belize Tourism Board

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is a statutory body within the Belize Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations, and it is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations. The BTB works in conjunction with members of the private sector – including the Belize Hotel Association, Belize Tourism Industry Association and Belize National Tour Operators Association – and is dedicated to building tourism in the most economically and environmentally sustainable manner. As a part of its responsibilities, the BTB promotes Belize as a premier tourism destination to both in-country and international consumers. Among its outreach to the international travel market, the BTB markets the country’s unique attractions to travelers, members of the travel trade industry and media outlets in key markets. The BTB is also dedicated to developing and implementing tourism programs that will help strengthen and grow the Belizean tourism industry; promote good destination stewardship; and instill high quality standards for accommodations and travel experiences. For more information on the BTB and its services, visit www.travelbelize.org.

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