How to find cheap flights to Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
R 26,638 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Zanderij International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PBM, the lowest fare is R 12,085.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Paramaribo, where Zanderij International Airport is located.
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If there's no rush to travel to Paramaribo, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Zanderij International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Paramaribo in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PBM that fits your budget and schedule.
If you'd like to experience Paramaribo at its liveliest, lock in your flights to PBM for July. Being on holiday during high seasons usually means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
April is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Paramaribo then.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), September is when Paramaribo is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
With 11 days of rain on average, March is the driest month in Paramaribo.
June has the wettest weather. You can expect around 27 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Zanderij International Airport (PBM): What you need to know
Fly to Paramaribo without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Zanderij International Airport:
Think about booking your PBM plane ticket with Copa. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 85% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
The local timezone at PBM is UTC-3.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Zanderij International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PBM:
Pick up a car hire in PBM with trusted providers such as Ross Rental Cars, Europcar and Final Rentals. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Paramaribo and beyond.
Flights out of Zanderij International Airport land as scheduled 66% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Zanderij International Airport is located in Paramaribo, Paramaribo District, Suriname.
Getting to central Paramaribo from Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
Central Paramaribo is about 56 kilometres from PBM.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to PBM, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the centre.
Paramaribo makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Paramaribo highlights
These leading attractions should feature on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Paramaribo:
Jodensavanne: The perfect place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 0.97 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Central Suriname Nature Reserve: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the centre of Paramaribo.
How to get to Lelydorp from Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
The nearby city of Lelydorp is about 32 kilometres from PBM. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 35 minutes.
Travelling from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to Moengo
Moengo is about 88 kilometres from Zanderij International Airport if you're going in that direction.
It takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Moengo.
Explore more of Suriname
Nieuw Nickerie is another standout destination in Suriname and is roughly 209 kilometres west of Paramaribo. Zero in on some of the best places like SHRI VISHNU MANDIR, Huttopia and Nieuw Nickerie.
Say yes to more adventures in Moengo. Roughly 88 kilometres east of Paramaribo, Contemporary Art Museum Moengo (CAMM), Koningin Wilhelmina Park West and Tembe Art studio are reason enough to go.