Flying from London to Georgetown: what you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Georgetown. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Georgetown Airport (GEO) and Ogle Airport (OGL) are Georgetown's major entry points.
Georgetown is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your London to Georgetown flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Georgetown
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap London to Georgetown flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for London to Georgetown flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Georgetown or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Georgetown flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Port Of Spain Airport (POS)
St Lucia Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to Georgetown, take it easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 83% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Georgetown flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
Arriving in Georgetown
Georgetown Airport (GEO)
Georgetown Airport (GEO) to central Georgetown takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
After your flight from London to Georgetown has landed, unwind at a nearby hotel. Courtyard by Marriott Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana is a comfy option that's an easy drive from GEO.
Follow your own route with a Georgetown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or National and experience more of Georgetown and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Georgetown Airport about four weeks ahead of your London to Georgetown flight.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
Ogle Airport (OGL) is about 6 kilometres from central Georgetown. Once you've hopped off your flight from London to Georgetown, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to OGL. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from London to Georgetown:
Grab a Ogle Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Europcar is just moments from your arrival gate, so you can drive off in a flash.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by securing your ride from OGL ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Georgetown
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Georgetown. To skip the crowds, go to Georgetown in March.
Lock in a London to Georgetown ticket departing in September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Georgetown to range 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 want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Georgetown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Georgetown right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from London to Georgetown:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Guyana National Museum, Guyana Botanical Gardens and St. Andrews Kirk are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Georgetown itinerary.
Explore more of Guyana
Georgetown has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Guyana you'll want to see. About 88 kilometres south of Georgetown, a trip to Linden will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Blue Lake Linden, bounceland amusement park and Richmond Hills Cliff Lookout.
Next? Make your way to New Amsterdam. It's roughly 97 kilometres southeast of Georgetown and is known for highlights including Indian Arrival Monument and Shri Krishna Mandir.