How to get from CJIA to Georgetown

Georgetown is about 40 km north of Cheddi Jagan International Airport along the East Bank Demerara highway. The drive usually takes 45–60 minutes, a little longer at rush hour. Here are your main options.

Private airport taxi (fixed fare)

The simplest option, especially after a long flight or a late-night landing. With ArrivalsRidesGY the fare to Georgetown is a fixed GYD 13,000 (≈ US$62) for the car — no meter and no haggling. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall, helps with bags and takes you straight to your hotel or home. Book a return trip to CJIA at the same time and save 10%.

Shared ride (pay 80%)

Travelling light and happy to share? With a shared ride, up to two passengers going the same way share the car and each pays 80% of the regular fare. You can join someone on your flight or create a request for others to join. Shared rides depend on same-flight matching and availability, and we confirm on WhatsApp.

Public minibus

Public minibuses run between Timehri and Georgetown and are the cheapest way into the city. They can be crowded, have limited space for luggage, and stop often along the way, so they work best for experienced travellers with small bags arriving in daylight.

Which should you choose?

• Arriving at night, with family or with lots of luggage: private taxi.
• Travelling solo or as a pair with light bags: shared ride.
• On a tight budget, in daylight, with a small bag: minibus.