How to find cheap flights from Paramaribo
R 1,691 is the best price for a one-way flight from Paramaribo. It departs from Johan Adolf Pengel International.
Return tickets are available from R 3,429.
Georgetown is the cheapest city you can fly into from Paramaribo.
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Timing matters when booking plane tickets from Paramaribo. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before travelling, while international trips are often best booked two to six months in advance.
If you've already decided where to go, choose 'Add nearby airports' when you start your search. This will display fares to all airports in or around your destination.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Set 'Paramaribo' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Paramaribo: what you need to know
Paramaribo sits in the UTC-3 time zone, with departures displayed in local time.
Popular airlines flying from Paramaribo are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Surinam Airways: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
KLM: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
Copa: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
If your trip involves international travel, check whether you'll need a visa or other documents before you go. Your airline, local consulate or travel agent should have the latest information on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Paramaribo
October is usually when flights departing from Paramaribo cost the least.
May is typically the most popular month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.
March is the least busy time to fly out of the city, making cheaper tickets easier to find.
If the timing works for you, consider leaving midweek. Flights from Paramaribo usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than they do on weekends.
Where to fly to from Paramaribo
Pack your bags and take off to Amsterdam, Georgetown or Panama City. They're among the most popular international destinations to fly to from Paramaribo.
Thinking beyond city breaks? The Netherlands, Guyana and Panama are some of the most visited countries for travellers flying from Paramaribo.
Clocking in at about 45 minutes, the shortest flight out of Paramaribo takes you to Georgetown.
Leaving from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
Around 40 kilometres from the city centre, Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is the main airport for flights from Paramaribo.
The drive from the centre takes 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic. Public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Jet away with any of these popular airlines that depart from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport:
Flying out of Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX)
When searching for flight tickets from Paramaribo, consider leaving from Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX). You might find cheaper prices or more flight options. It's around 2 kilometres from the city centre.
Consider staying near Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport the day before your flight from Paramaribo. Whether you're juggling bags and the kids or just want to be close to your departure gate, these hotels are built around convenience: