Cheddi Jagan International Airport – GEO
Previously named Timehri International Airport, Cheddi Jagan International Airport is a national public airport located in Timehri, about 25 miles from southern Georgetown, Guyana. It serves the capital city of the country and is currently operated by the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Corporation. The airfield, which was formerly a bomber airfield under the United States Army, was initially named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Bert M. Atkinson but was renamed to Timehri International Airport in 1969. It wasn’t until 1997 when GEO- Cheddi Jagan International Airport was changed to its current name after the late President Dr.Cheddi Jagan.
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Cheddi Jagan International Airport features two asphalt runways, four boarding bridges, and six ground-level gates. Handling over 600,000 passengers annually, the airport was recently modernized and expanded under a $150 million project. This extended the runway to 10,500 feet and constructed a new terminal building with larger passenger capacity. There are only five airlines landing in the airport, which offers scheduled flights to some parts of the US and Europe. Make sure to explore Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, if you’re coming into the city via GEO.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The closest hotels to the airport can be found about an hour away. These include the Brandsville Hotel and the Millenium Manor Hotel, all of which offer airport transfers 24 hours. The Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown is also around an hour away.
Another airport found in Georgetown is the OGL-Georgetown Airport. It is an international airport, which relatively smaller compared to GEO.
On this page it is easy to search for Georgetown, Guyana airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Georgetown, Guyana (GEO-Cheddi Jagan Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GEO airport.
Most of these GEO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Georgetown, Guyana
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GEO airport are Parliament Building, Bourda, and National Library.
Map of Georgetown, Guyana Hotels
View all Georgetown, Guyana (GEO-Cheddi Jagan Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Georgetown, Guyana (GEO-Cheddi Jagan Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Georgetown, Guyana (GEO-Cheddi Jagan Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO-Cheddi Jagan Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:31 AM.
The temperature feels like 85.69999999999999 with a humidity level of 90 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 92 percent with visibility at 11.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:01 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/19
Moderate rain
79°F
High: 85°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
5/20
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 40%
Tuesday
5/21
Light rain
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 60%
Wednesday
5/22
Heavy rain
80°F
High: 84°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 85%
Thursday
5/23
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 74°F
Precipitation: 80%
Friday
5/24
Thunderstorm with rain
80°F
High: 88°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 50%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Georgetown, Guyana GEO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GEO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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