--- iata: GEO name: Cheddi Jagan International Airport city: Georgetown country: Guyana lastUpdated: '2026-09-23' officialWebsite: 'https://cjairport-gy.com/' sources: - 'https://cjairport-gy.com/faq/' - 'https://cjairport-gy.com/ova_sev/airport-taxi/' - 'https://cjairport-gy.com/ova_dep/roraima-lounge/' - 'https://ed.gpf.gov.gy/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/guyana/cheddi-jagan-international/geo-roraima-airways-executive-lounge - >- https://dpi.gov.gy/guyanas-aviation-sector-records-unprecedented-growth-between-2020-and-2025/ - 'https://dpi.gov.gy/cjia-terminal-2-to-come-on-stream-in-2028/' - >- https://dpi.gov.gy/president-ali-opens-courtyard-by-marriott-guyanas-first-international-airport-hotel/ - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guyana/entry-requirements' - 'https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/guyana/' quickFacts: - >- IATA GEO / ICAO SYCJ — civilian international airport in Timehri, about 41 km south of Georgetown - '973,016 passenger movements in 2025 (DPI); 856,830 in 2024 (GCAA)' - >- One live passenger terminal. Terminal 2 (150,000 sq ft) is under construction and expected in 2028 - >- Runways 06/24 about 3,360 × 45 m and 11/29 about 1,525 × 45 m; field elevation about 95 ft - >- Official advice: be at the airport 3 hours before an international departure. Departure tax of GYD 6,000 / USD 30 is already in the ticket - >- Roraima Airways Executive Lounge is airside, 03:00–23:00, Priority Pass; children under 12 are not admitted; showers are not listed - >- No metro and no airport rail. Uber and Bolt do not operate in Guyana. Official taxis wear a cream shirt-jack and black pants - >- Courtyard by Marriott at Timehri opened 27 August 2025, a walk from the terminal bentoTips: - label: Three hours title: CJIA asks for 3 hours before an international flight detail: >- The FAQ states GYD 6,000 / USD 30, included in the ticket. Carry-on liquids are limited to 100 ml containers. summary: >- That covers check-in, security, and departure immigration. The departure tax is already in the fare. category: timing - label: One live hall title: Terminal 2 is not open detail: >- Arrivals are on the ground floor and departures are upstairs. The food court is on the second floor, above the departures lounge. summary: >- You still use the current terminal. DPI says the 150,000 sq ft Terminal 2 is expected in 2028. category: terminal - label: Free E/D form title: File the immigration form before you fly detail: >- Paid third-party sites copy the same form. British visitors are normally stamped for 30 days, not 90. summary: >- Use the Guyana Police Force portal at ed.gpf.gov.gy. CJIA says you can file up to 30 days ahead. The official form is free. category: status - label: Buy a bottle title: No published water fountain summary: >- Buy a sealed bottle at the second-floor food court. The airport does not publish a refill station or a bottle price. category: food lounges: - name: Roraima Airways Executive Lounge zone: airside hours: '03:00–23:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass (children under 12 not admitted) - LoungeKey (Mastercard Airport Experiences; same hours and child rule) - Amex Platinum (enrollment required) - Day pass (walk-in; price not published) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders on a daytime international departure summary: >- The only published lounge, at the start of the ramp into the public departure area. Open 03:00–23:00. Showers are not listed, and children under 12 are not admitted. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main terminal amenities: - Air conditioning - Alcoholic drinks - Refreshments - Newspapers and magazines - TV - Telephone - Disabled access waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Food-court bottled water zone: airside price: not published summary: >- CJIA points diners to the food court above departures. No fountain or bottle price is published. location: 'Second-floor food court, above the departures lounge' terminal: Main terminal isBestValue: true airportistScore: 6.1 slug: geo region: South America --- > Markdown for [/airports/geo](/airports/geo). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/geo) - [Lounge directory](/airports/geo/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) Georgetown, Guyana · South America Guyana's international airport in Timehri is a single workable terminal with jet bridges and one Priority Pass lounge, 41 km from Georgetown with no rail and no Uber. ## Airportist Score **6.1 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.6 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 5.6 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 6.4 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 973,016 (2025, DPI) - Terminals: 1 live passenger terminal (Terminal 2 expected 2028) - Typical security: 20 min - On-time: 0% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - International arrivals into Guyana with a Priority Pass card - Travelers who can use the official taxi or the on-site Courtyard - A short, single-terminal departure if you allow the full 3 hours ## Watch out for - Terminal 2 is not open; runway and taxiway reconstruction is in procurement - No Uber, Bolt, metro, or airport train — confirm the taxi fare at the desk - Roraima Lounge does not admit children under 12 and does not list showers - Interior flights use Ogle, not Timehri ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/geo/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/geo/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/geo/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/geo/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/geo/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/geo/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/geo/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/geo/reviews.md) (free)