British Airways commencing Guyana flights from early 2023

The United Kingdom’s flag carrier, British Airways, is expected to commence flights to Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in the first quarter of 2023. The expected start date is March 23, 2023.

It is anticipated that the airline service will ply the Guyana route twice weekly through a connection via the Caribbean island of St. Lucia using a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft catering for 332 passengers per flight.

This was announced by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill during a press conference held at the Ministry’s Wight’s Lane, Kingston, Georgetown office on Wednesday.

Edghill said it is a “proud and exciting day” for Guyana and Guyana’s relationship with the United Kingdom as tickets go on sale immediately for flights to and from Guyana and London.

“British Airways is the new carrier to enter the Guyana market starting today August 10 tickets go on sale,” Edghill said.

“Today’s announcement and the start of selling of tickets is to ensure adequate lead time and a proper roll-out of this service,” the Public Works Minister said.