Traveling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Georgetown: what you need to know
Caracas (the location of Simon Bolivar International Airport) and Georgetown follow the same timezone — UTC-4.
To avoid rushing for your CCS to Georgetown flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Whether you'd like to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CCS to Georgetown with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a popular stop on this route.
CCS is around 11 miles from central Caracas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to CCS? If you're catching an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the flights that depart from Simon Bolivar International Airport, 59.05% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Georgetown
The best price we've seen for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown flight is $339. The cheapest price for a return flight is $623. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from CCS to Georgetown. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up a cheap flight from CCS to Georgetown is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
The distance from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to central Georgetown is roughly 25 miles. It'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the center driving.
Once your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown has touched down, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Ms. Holders Comfort Villa is a comfortable option that's an easy drive from GEO.
Follow your own route with a Cheddi Jagan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or National and venture far and wide through Georgetown and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cheddi Jagan International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CCS to Georgetown.
Ogle Airport (OGL)
The center of Georgetown is about 7 miles from Ogle Airport (OGL). After your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to OGL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CCS to Georgetown flight:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Pick up an Ogle Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Book your wheels here with Europcar.
In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from OGL the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Georgetown
Travel to Georgetown during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown plane ticket with a departure in September to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 72ºF to 95ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCS to Georgetown in January when temperatures average between 68ºF and 88ºF.
More about Georgetown
After booking your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Georgetown, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Georgetown:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Guyana National Museum, St. George's Cathedral and Promenade Gardens are popular attractions which should feature on every Georgetown itinerary.
Explore more of Guyana
While Georgetown is a great introduction to Guyana, there's so much more waiting in Lethem. Located around 260 miles to the south-west, this must-see city has loads of things to see and do, including Kumu Falls and KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES.
Where to next? Travel to Fyrish. It's about 65 miles south-east of Georgetown and boasts highlights including Albion Front Hindu Vishnu Mandir and Nigg Sevashram Sangha.
