Flying from London to Georgetown: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to head out from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Georgetown. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Touch down in Georgetown at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) or Ogle Airport (OGL).
Georgetown is four hours behind London and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your London to Georgetown flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Georgetown
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap London to Georgetown flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from London to Georgetown is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score an awesome deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from London to Georgetown by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' London to Georgetown flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your London to Georgetown flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Georgetown? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Georgetown flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Georgetown are:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Piarco International Airport (POS)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Georgetown, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make taking an early London to Georgetown flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
Arriving in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to central Georgetown takes about 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Grab a Cheddi Jagan International Airport rental car and explore Georgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and National are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cheddi Jagan International Airport around four weeks in advance of your London to Georgetown flight.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
Central Georgetown is around 6 kilometres from Ogle Airport (OGL). Once your flight from London to Georgetown has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to OGL. Settle in and get cosy after your London to Georgetown flight at any of these well-located options:
Grab an Ogle Airport rental car and unlock a world of freedom with your own wheels. Europcar is just moments from arrivals, so you'll be on the road in a flash.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from OGL ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Georgetown
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Georgetown. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Georgetown in April.
Before locking in your London to Georgetown tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. September is the warmest month in Georgetown, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Georgetown around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Georgetown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Georgetown right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Georgetown:
St. George's Cathedral and Guyana National Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Georgetown must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Promenade Gardens.
Explore more of Guyana
Linden is just one of the many places in Guyana waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Georgetown. Around 88 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Linden Sky Lake, bounceland amusement park and Blue Lake Linden.
Another well-known destination in Guyana, New Amsterdam is roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Georgetown. Plan to visit highlights including Keith And Sons Flower Garden.
