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 official VFS Global e-Visa portal at suriname.vfsevisa.com before departure, which is also where the Entry Fee is paid. 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.

Vlucht	Maatschappij	Van	Tijd (SR)
PY9914	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Belém Val de Cans	14 Oct 22:55
KL713	KLM Asia	Luchthaven Amsterdam Schiphol	15 Oct 13:15
CM318	Copa Airlines	Internationale luchthaven Tocumen, Panama-Stad	15 Oct 16:40
DO649	SKYhigh Dominicana	Internationale luchthaven Cheddi Jagan, Georgetown	15 Oct 18:20
DO649	SKYhigh Dominicana	Internationale luchthaven Cheddi Jagan, Georgetown	15 Oct 18:20
PY422	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Cheddi Jagan, Georgetown	15 Oct 20:15

Vlucht	Maatschappij	Naar	Tijd (SR)
CM319	Copa Airlines	Internationale luchthaven Tocumen, Panama-Stad	14 Oct 17:39
PY9913	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Belém Val de Cans	14 Oct 18:25
PY421	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Cheddi Jagan, Georgetown	15 Oct 06:00
KL714	KLM	Luchthaven Amsterdam Schiphol	15 Oct 17:30
CM319	Copa Airlines	Internationale luchthaven Tocumen, Panama-Stad	15 Oct 17:40
DO649	SKYhigh Dominicana	De internationale luchthaven Santo Domingo Las Americas	15 Oct 19:20
DO649	SKYhigh Dominicana	De internationale luchthaven Santo Domingo Las Americas	15 Oct 20:50

Vlucht	Maatschappij	Van	Tijd (SR)
GUM42	Gum Air	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 10:15
W12492	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 10:15
W12496	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 14:15
GUM44	Gum Air	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 14:15
W12493	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 17:00
TGY431	Trans Guyana Airways	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 17:00

Vlucht	Maatschappij	Naar	Tijd (SR)
GUM41	Gum Air	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 07:30
W12491	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 07:30
W12495	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 11:30
GUM43	Gum Air	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 11:30
W12494	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 18:00
TGY441	Trans Guyana Airways	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	15 Oct 18:00
GUM41	Gum Air	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	16 Oct 07:30
W12491	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Eugene F. Correia, Georgetown	16 Oct 07:30

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