Ogle Airport Inc.

A VISITOR’S GUIDE

OGLE AIRPORT’S PRIME LOCATION 

Ogle Airport’s prime location offers many advantages for both incoming & outgoing travelers.
Located just a few miles from the Capital City – Georgetown, Ogle Airport is just a quick drive away from many commercial institutions.

GETTING AROUND THE CITY

Taxis are available at the airport & fares usually range from $1,000 GYD ($5USD) to $2,000GYD depending on drop off destination. Taxi fares for destinations around Georgetown range from $1000GYD to $2000GYD.

The only other means of public transportation consists of minibus vehicles that seat 15 persons. Minibus fare range from $120GYD to $200GYD, depending on destination.

PLACES TO STAY

From the Ogle airport the most prominent Hotel & lodges in the Capital are quickly within your reach.

Hotels close to Ogle Airport

Hotels in downtown Georgetown

BANKING & FINANCE

The banking and finance facilities are scattered about various parts of Central Georgetown.
Banking hours are usually from 8:00am to 2:00pm. After hours ATM services are usually available 24/7.
More in-depth information can be found on each bank’s website.

Cambio Facilities

Persons desiring to change currency outside of local banks can visit several Cambio sites in downtown Georgetown.

  • Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited – Lots 38-40 Water & Robb Streets, Georgetown
  • Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Limited – Lot 138 Regent Street, Lacytown, Georgetown.
  • Bank of Nova Scotia – Lot 104 Carmichael Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown
  • Laparkan Financial Services – Water Street
  • L.Mahabeer & Son Cambio – King Street, Lacytown | Tel: 592-226-7280
  • Swiss House Cambio – Water Street

For up-to-date currency exchange rates please check the Bank Of Guyana website – www.bankofguyana.org.gy/bog/

SHOPPING & PLACES TO EAT

SHERIFF STREET

Just a 10 minute drive from the Ogle is Sheriff Street which is a main hub for commercial activity in Georgetown.
Here persons can find anything from supermarkets & restaurants to stores & taxi services.


SUPERMARKETS

DSL Supermarket
Survival Supermarket
Budget supermarket

STORES

Nirva’s variety store & supermarket
Desinco trading

RESTAURANTS & SNACKETTES

• Mei Tung chinese restaurant
• Maharaja’s indian restaurant
• Aagman indian cuisine
• Royal Castle fast food restaurant


DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN

MALLS & STORES

• City Mall
• Giftland Office Max
• Regent Multiplex

SUPERMARKETS

• Nigel’s Supermarket
• N&S Matti’s

Places to Eat
• Church’s Chicken Fast food
• New Thriving Chinese Restaurant
•Night Cap Cafe: www.facebook.com/Nightcapcafe
• Oasis Café:  oasiscafegy.com

AIRPORT FACILITIES & QUICK FACTS

Departure Tax
Outgoing international travelers are required to pay a Departure Tax is $3,000GYD (foreign currency not accepted)

Shopping
There are no shops in the airport compound, however there are four food outlets, one of which also sells a few personal effects & local cellular credit.
Transportation
Incoming travelers in need of transportation can use  Official Ogle Airport taxis located in the compound.

 

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