Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Cheddi Jagan International Airport is the main large airport serving Georgetown, Guyana, and a key gateway for international arrivals and departures. Identified by IATA code GEO and ICAO code SYCJ, it operates in the America/Guyana time zone and sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 m), which is useful to know when checking weather and flight conditions. For most visitors, this is the airport that connects Guyana’s capital region with the wider Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
About Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Cheddi Jagan International Airport is the main large airport serving Georgetown, Guyana, and a key gateway for international arrivals and departures. Identified by IATA code GEO and ICAO code SYCJ, it operates in the America/Guyana time zone and sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 m), which is useful to know when checking weather and flight conditions. For most visitors, this is the airport that connects Guyana’s capital region with the wider Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
Overview
Cheddi Jagan International Airport is the main large airport serving Georgetown, Guyana, and a key gateway for international arrivals and departures. Identified by IATA code GEO and ICAO code SYCJ, it operates in the America/Guyana time zone and sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 m), which is useful to know when checking weather and flight conditions. For most visitors, this is the airport that connects Guyana’s capital region with the wider Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: GEO (IATA) and SYCJ (ICAO)
- Airport type: large airport serving Georgetown, Guyana
- Runway 06/24: 11,023 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 11/29: 5,002 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: America/Guyana
- Official website: http://www.cjairport-gy.com/
What this means for travellers
The long primary runway helps the airport handle larger aircraft and longer-haul services, while the lighted runways support operations in a range of conditions, including evening arrivals. For passengers, that generally means a more capable international airport than a small regional field, with infrastructure suited to scheduled overseas travel. Because Guyana does not observe daylight saving time, it is wise to double-check local time when planning pickups, onward transport, or connections.
Before you fly
Checking the airport’s official website before travel is worthwhile for updates on passenger guidance, terminal information, and contact details. If you are arranging a transfer into Georgetown, keep in mind that airport travel times can vary with traffic and time of day, so build in a little buffer. Arriving with your documents ready and your ground transport plan settled will make your entry or departure smoother.
Routes
Top routes from GEO
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Guyana
FAQ
Cheddi Jagan International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Cheddi Jagan International Airport is located in Georgetown, Guyana (South America), at coordinates 6.500°, -58.250°.
- Its IATA code is GEO and its ICAO code is SYCJ.
- Cheddi Jagan International Airport serves Georgetown, Guyana. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cheddi Jagan International Airport operates on America/Guyana local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cheddi Jagan International Airport sits at latitude 6.500° and longitude -58.250°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GEO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GEO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GEO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 1 other airport in Guyana. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.