Question 1

Which airlines fly to Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Airlines serving Suriname include KLM (Amsterdam), Copa Airlines (Panama City), Caribbean Airlines (Trinidad), and Surinam Airways on regional routes. KLM operates direct flights from Amsterdam to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), making it the primary route for European travelers.

Question 2

What is the main airport in Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM), also known as Zanderij Airport, is Suriname's main international airport. It is located approximately 45 km south of Paramaribo. Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX) in Paramaribo handles some domestic and regional flights.

Question 3

How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Suriname?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) takes approximately 9 to 10 hours. KLM operates this route several times per week.

Question 4

Do I need a visa to fly to Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Most nationalities require a tourist visa or tourist card to enter Suriname. These are arranged through the VFS Global portal before departure. Some Caribbean and South American nationalities may be exempt. Always check the latest Suriname immigration requirements for your passport before booking flights.

Question 5

How far is Johan Adolf Pengel Airport from Paramaribo?

Accepted Answer

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is located approximately 45 km south of Paramaribo city centre. The drive typically takes 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Question 6

How do I get from Suriname airport to Paramaribo?

Accepted Answer

The most common options are licensed airport taxis with a fixed fare agreed before boarding, or private transfer services booked in advance. Ride-hailing apps do not currently operate at Johan Adolf Pengel Airport. The journey to central Paramaribo takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

Question 7

Does KLM fly direct to Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KLM operates direct flights between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) several times per week. The flight takes approximately 9 to 10 hours. KLM is the primary airline connecting Europe to Suriname.

Vuelo	Aerolínea	Desde	Tiempo (SR)
BW883	Aerolíneas del Caribe	Puerto España Aeropuerto Internacional Piarco	10 Jun 01:55
G37472	GOL	Aeropuerto Internacional de Belém Val de Cans	10 Jun 02:00
KL713	KLM	Aeropuerto de Ámsterdam-Schiphol	10 Jun 13:15
PY431	Surinam Airways	Willemstad Curacao Hato International Airport	10 Jun 14:20
PY993	USC	Aeropuerto de Ámsterdam-Schiphol	10 Jun 14:50
CM318	Copa Airlines	Aeropuerto Internacional Tocumen de la Ciudad de Panamá	10 Jun 16:37
PY9914	Surinam Airways	Aeropuerto Internacional de Belém Val de Cans	11 Jun 02:15

Vuelo	Aerolínea	Hasta	Tiempo (SR)
G37473	GOL	Aeropuerto Internacional de Belém Val de Cans	10 Jun 03:20
BW884	Aerolíneas del Caribe	Puerto España Aeropuerto Internacional Piarco	10 Jun 05:00
PY431	Surinam Airways	Oranjestad Queen Beatrix International Airport	10 Jun 06:30
KL714	KLM	Aeropuerto de Ámsterdam-Schiphol	10 Jun 16:15
PY994	Surinam Airways	Aeropuerto de Ámsterdam-Schiphol	10 Jun 17:20
CM319	Copa Airlines	Aeropuerto Internacional Tocumen de la Ciudad de Panamá	10 Jun 17:34
PY9913	Surinam Airways	Aeropuerto Internacional de Belém Val de Cans	10 Jun 21:45
PY421	Surinam Airways	Aeropuerto Internacional Georgetown Cheddi Jagan	11 Jun 06:00

Vuelo	Aerolínea	Desde	Tiempo (SR)
W12493	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	09 Jun 18:15
GUM42	Gum Air	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 10:15
W12492	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 10:15
W12493	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 18:15
W12496	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 18:45

Vuelo	Aerolínea	Hasta	Tiempo (SR)
W12494	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	09 Jun 19:00
GUM41	Gum Air	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 07:30
W12491	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 07:30
W12495	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 16:00
W12494	Unknown	Georgetown Eugene F. Correira International Airport	10 Jun 19:00

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