Traveling from New York to Georgetown: what you need to know
Organizing your flight from New York to Georgetown begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Georgetown Airport (GEO) and Ogle Airport (OGL) are Georgetown's chief entry points.
Hop on a direct New York to Georgetown flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Georgetown is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of New York.
The most popular route for flights from New York to Georgetown is from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Georgetown Airport (GEO). There are 22 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to GEO is the 05:00 Caribbean Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 18:30 with American Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your New York to Georgetown flight.
Traveling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
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Flying from New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You can get a direct flight from New York to Georgetown taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Start your trip at JFK and end it at Georgetown Airport (GEO).
You'll find a variety of carriers offering direct New York to Georgetown plane tickets with departures from JFK, including:
We make it a cinch to book a New York to Georgetown flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Port Of Spain Airport (POS)
Located around 21 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Georgetown? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy Airport:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your New York to Georgetown flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between New York Newark Airport and Georgetown:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 14 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Georgetown, kick back in one of these hotels near New York Newark Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, New York Newark Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Booking a ticket from New York to Georgetown with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on the way to Georgetown:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Georgetown flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Center.
Arriving in Georgetown
Georgetown Airport (GEO)
Georgetown Airport (GEO) is approximately 32 kilometers from central Georgetown. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hop off your flight from New York to Georgetown and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option a quick drive from GEO, stay at Courtyard by Marriott Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana.
Explore without limits with a Georgetown Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or National and chase adventure across Georgetown and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Georgetown Airport about four weeks ahead of your New York to Georgetown flight.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
Ogle Airport (OGL) is roughly 6 kilometers from the center of Georgetown. Once you've hopped off your flight from New York to Georgetown, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to OGL. Tuck yourself in after your New York to Georgetown flight at any of these well-located options:
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Ogle Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Reserve your wheels here with Europcar.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from OGL as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Georgetown
March is the quietest month for flights from New York to Georgetown, while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Georgetown based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a New York to Georgetown ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Georgetown to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap flights from New York to Georgetown in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Georgetown
After booking your flight from New York to Georgetown, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Georgetown:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Guyana National Museum, Guyana Botanical Gardens and St. Andrews Kirk are highlights which should be on any well-planned Georgetown itinerary.
Explore more of Guyana
You've visited Georgetown, now it's time to explore more of Guyana. Travel about 88 kilometers south to Linden to tick off its leading sights. From Blue Lake Linden to bounceland amusement park and Richmond Hills Cliff Lookout, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Next up? Find your way to New Amsterdam. It's roughly 97 kilometers southeast of Georgetown and is known for highlights including Indian Arrival Monument and Shri Krishna Mandir.
