Why go
- Capital of Guyana.
- Served by New Amsterdam Airport (QSX).
History
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean". It is the retail, administrative, and financial services centre of the country, and the city accounts for a large portion of Guyana's GDP. The city recorded a population of 125,683 as of 2022 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Caribbean Airlines BW (767, 737-800) · 3 routes: New York, Port-of-spain, Toronto
- Overland Airways OJ (757-200) · 2 routes: Kingston, Toronto
- Surinam Airways PY (737-300) · 2 routes: Miami, Zandery
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Guayana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Bridgetown
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is New Amsterdam Airport (QSX); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GEO has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Toronto, Guayana, Kingston, Miami, New York…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Georgetown Ferry Terminal, 1.6 km); routes include Demerara River Speed Boat Crossing.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Georgetown, Guyana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.