Colombian airline commences 3 weekly flights out of Guyana

The much-anticipated inaugural flight of Avianca Airlines of the Republic of Colombia arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana on Wednesday, December 11, with 29 inbound passengers, and later left with 113 passengers destined for Colombia.
This new route provides direct connectivity between these two countries, and that connectivity is expected to boost tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
Representatives of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) were on hand to present passengers of this first flight with Guyana-branded tokens to commemorate the event; and Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, expressed enthusiasm for the new service by stating, “This will further strengthen bilateral ties between Guyana and Colombia.”
Minister Edghill has also underscored the Government’s commitment to making significant investments in airport infrastructure in order to enable seamless connections with other countries.
This flight development is projected to considerably boost Guyana’s international standing, making it more accessible to visitors from the Americas and elsewhere. It also increases Guyana’s economic links with Colombia, creating chances for collaboration in a variety of areas.
The introduction of Avianca Airlines in the Guyana market marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of aviation service in Guyana. This new service, together with the recent addition of several international carriers, has significantly improved the country’s connectivity, in that Houston, St. Lucia, London, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Grenada and Colombia are among the top locations that have become more accessible.
Avianca Airlines will operate thrice-weekly flights to Guyana utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft.