What is the cheapest way to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal is to bus and drive via Belmopan which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

The distance between Placencia Airport (PLJ) and Tikal is 335 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.

How do I travel from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal is 293 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal.

Can I share a ride from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Placencia Airport (PLJ) and Tikal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or rideshare

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Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane PLJ - BZE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle
5h 15m
Bus, drive via Belmopan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Placencia to Belmopanbus
2. Take the bus from Belmopan to Benque Viejo del Carmenbus
3. Drive from Benque Viejo del Carmen to Tikalcar
8h 4m
$32–55
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Placencia to Belmopanbus
2. Take the bus from Belmopan to Benque Viejo el Carmenbus
3. Drive from Benque Viejo el Carmen to Tikalcar
7h 51m
$34–54
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Placencia-PLJ to Tikalrideshare 292.6 km
6h 21m
Drive 292.6 km
1. Drive from Placencia-Airport-PLJ to Tikalcar 292.6 km
6h 21m
$61–88
Fly to Dangriga, shuttle
1. Fly from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Dangriga (DGA)plane PLJ - DGA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dangriga to San Ignacioshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle
5h 54m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Placencia to Belmopanbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle
8h 6m

Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights

97Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal.

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Distance: 335 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Placencia Airport (PLJ), Belize and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Tikal. However, you can fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE), walk to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport, take the shuttle to San Ignacio, take the shuttle to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placencia to Tikal via Belmopan and Benque Viejo el Carmen in around 7h 51m.

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