Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Georgetown: what you need to know
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Georgetown is two hours ahead of Edmonton.
For a relaxed start to your YEG to Georgetown flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
YEG is about 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near YEG:
69.55% of flights that take off from Edmonton International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Georgetown
ج.م. 14,040 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown flight. A return flight ticket starts at ج.م. 27,149. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from YEG to Georgetown. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
The distance from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to central Georgetown is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Jump off your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option just a quick drive from GEO, check out Ms. Holders Comfort Villa.
Follow your own route with a Cheddi Jagan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or National and see more of Georgetown and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cheddi Jagan International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from YEG to Georgetown.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
Ogle Airport (OGL) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Georgetown. Once you've disembarked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to OGL. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YEG to Georgetown flight:
Why let someone else's timetable dictate your plans? Pick up an Ogle Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Book your wheels here with Europcar.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from OGL as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Georgetown
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Georgetown in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Georgetown is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YEG to Georgetown around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Georgetown
Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Georgetown, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Georgetown:
Guyana National Museum and St. George's Cathedral are a couple of major attractions to put on your Georgetown to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Promenade Gardens.
Explore more of Guyana
While Georgetown will give you a great introduction to Guyana, there's much more to discover in Lethem. About 418 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has a wealth of attractions, like Kumu Falls and KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES.
Journey 105 kilometres south-east from Georgetown and you'll find yourself in Fyrish, another notable stop in Guyana. No trip is complete without seeing Albion Front Hindu Vishnu Mandir and Nigg Sevashram Sangha.