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Guyana's primary international gateway on the Atlantic coast.
Opened
1941
Location
Georgetown, Guyana
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (IATA: GEO, ICAO: SYCJ) is the main international airport serving Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. It is located at Timehri, approximately 41 kilometers south of the city center, and serves as the country's busiest and most important aviation hub.
The airport is named after Cheddi Jagan, a former President of Guyana. It has undergone significant expansion and modernization in recent decades to accommodate growing passenger traffic, particularly driven by tourism and the booming oil and gas sector.
With Guyana's rapidly expanding economy following major offshore oil discoveries, the airport has seen increased demand for both international and regional flights, spurring ongoing infrastructure investments and capacity upgrades.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal handling both international and domestic/regional arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options between the airport and Georgetown city center include taxis, private hire vehicles, and minibuses, with the journey taking approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Surinam Airways, among other regional carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Cheddi Jagan, Guyana's first executive President, who served from 1992 to 1997.
- ›Located at Timehri, about 41 km south of Georgetown city center.
- ›Guyana's oil boom following ExxonMobil's offshore discoveries has significantly increased international traffic through the airport.
- ›The airport has a runway length capable of handling wide-body aircraft including Boeing 767s.
- ›It serves as the primary hub for domestic carrier Air Services Limited (ASL) and regional connections.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
