Travelling from Melbourne to Georgetown: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Georgetown.
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) and Ogle Airport (OGL) are Georgetown's primary gateways.
The timezone in Georgetown is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Melbourne to Georgetown flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Georgetown
To find cheap Melbourne to Georgetown flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Georgetown is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to Georgetown by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find an affordable Melbourne to Georgetown flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Georgetown, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
The distance from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to central Georgetown is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Grab a Cheddi Jagan International Airport rental car and explore Georgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and National are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cheddi Jagan International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Georgetown flight.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Georgetown has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Georgetown is approximately 6 kilometres from Ogle Airport (OGL).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near OGL. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Georgetown:
Pick up an Ogle Airport rental car and set off toward new discoveries with your own set of wheels. Europcar is just moments from arrivals, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.
Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from OGL as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Georgetown
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Georgetown. July is the busiest month for a trip to Georgetown. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Georgetown is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to Georgetown ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Georgetown in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Georgetown
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Georgetown right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Georgetown:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. St. George's Cathedral, Guyana National Museum and Promenade Gardens are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Georgetown itinerary.
Explore more of Guyana
Georgetown has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Guyana waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres south of Georgetown, a trip to Linden will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Linden Sky Lake, bounceland amusement park and Blue Lake Linden.
Next? Make your way to New Amsterdam. It's around 97 kilometres south-east of Georgetown and is known for highlights like Keith And Sons Flower Garden.
