Cheddi Jagan International Airport serves Georgetown, capital of Guyana, approximately 40 km south of the city.
It is the access point for Georgetown itself, with its wooden colonial architecture, and for the Amazon interior, including the famous Kaieteur Falls, among the highest in the world for uninterrupted water flow.
How to get to Cheddi Jagan International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GEO
Parking near Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Opposite the terminal is the airport's official parking.
The parking is monitored by video surveillance and the rates remain affordable.
How to get to Georgetown from GEO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cheddi Jagan International Airport
In the arrivals area, the major car rental companies are represented.
A driver's license, passport, credit card, and the International Driving Permit are required in most cases.
Hotels near Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Georgetown, centre and waterfront
45-60 minutes by fixed-rate taxi from the airport (about 25-30 euros, toll included); no direct bus to the city.
Best for: Travellers who want the waterfront on the Demerara, the embassies and the centre's restaurants within walking distance.
- The Demerara waterfront, Promenade Gardens and St. George's Cathedral just steps from the hotels in Kingston
- Greater choice of restaurants and evening life than the outskirts
- The trip from the airport stretches by 30-45 minutes at rush hour on the Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan Highway
- The centre is still spread out: a taxi is almost always needed between one district and another
Recommended hotels
- Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown The country's first Marriott, on the Kingston waterfront where the Demerara meets the Atlantic; just steps from the embassies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. View availability
- Cara Lodge Hotel A colonial house from 1840 on Quamina Street, in the historic district; Jimmy Carter and Prince Charles have stayed here. 34 rooms, in-house restaurant and garden. View availability
- Aiden by Best Western Georgetown Guyana 138 rooms in Bourda, in the city's commercial and financial district; rooftop bar with city views, useful for business travellers who want to stay in the centre. View availability
East Bank Demerara: Houston and Providence
Houston and Providence lie along the East Bank Demerara Road: about 15 minutes by taxi from the centre of Georgetown and, in the same direction but further south, a good extra half hour to the airport.
Best for: Business travellers or conference-goers, in newly built districts along the same road leading to the airport.
- Recent chain hotels (Marriott, Hyatt) with pool and gym, designed for business stays
- Quicker to reach than the centre for anyone arriving late or leaving early
- Newly expanded residential districts, with no street life or restaurants nearby
- Reaching the historic centre or the waterfront still needs a taxi ride of around fifteen minutes
Recommended hotels
- Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown 172 rooms at Houston Yards on the Heroes Highway, with decor inspired by Amerindian craftsmanship; outdoor pool, hot tub and gym. View availability
- Hyatt Place Guyana Georgetown Guyana's first Hyatt, with 136 rooms in Providence, East Bank Demerara, about 15 minutes from the centre of Georgetown; free breakfast every day. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
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Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded in recent years due to growing energy-sector traffic, is appropriately sized for its role as the country's sole international air gateway.
Plan for longer-than-usual customs checks and arrive 3 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that Georgetown lies below sea level?
Yes, much of the city sits below sea level at high tide, protected by a system of dykes and canals of Dutch colonial origin dating back to the 18th century: a unique engineering legacy among South American capitals.
Q. How do you get to Kaieteur Falls?
Usually with a dedicated charter flight organised by a tour operator, since overland access to the Amazonian interior is very difficult.
Q. Why has Guyana grown economically in recent years?
Due to the discovery of major offshore oil deposits, which have driven one of the fastest economic growth rates in the world.
Q. Do you need a visa for Guyana?
No, for most Western nationalities, including Italian, for short tourist stays.
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