Flying from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Zanderij International Airport (PBM) is Paramaribo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) jetting off from here.
Hop on a direct Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.
Amsterdam is four hours ahead of Paramaribo. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Choose from 10 direct services every week. KLM operates a 4:25pm departure between PBM and AMS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paramaribo to AMS.
During high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
Go straight to your destination from Zanderij International Airport (PBM). Nonstop flights from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) can be booked from here.
When departing from PBM, you can catch a direct flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The top choice among passengers flying between PBM and AMS is KLM.
Among carriers operating on this route, KLM has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Paramaribo to AMS even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Piarco International Airport (POS) is an option when departing from Zanderij International Airport (PBM).
To reach PBM from central Paramaribo, it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Have an early flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Zanderij International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Zanderij International Airport, 66.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
The centre of Amsterdam is roughly 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, R 10,170 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,666. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Paramaribo to AMS, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. June is when most people book flights from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Paramaribo to AMS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Paramaribo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Amsterdam itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
Groningen is another favourite destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
