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.

Vlucht	Luchtvaartmaatschappij	Van	Tijd (SR)
BW883	Caribische luchtvaartmaatschappijen	Haven van Spanje Piarco International Airport	25 Jul 01:10
KL713	KLM (Orange Pride‬ Livery)	Luchthaven Schiphol	25 Jul 13:15
8W726	Fly AllWays	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Cheddi Jagan	25 Jul 18:15
PY422	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Cheddi Jagan	25 Jul 20:15
G37472	GOL	Internationale luchthaven Belem Val de Cans	25 Jul 20:30
PY9916	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Belem Val de Cans	26 Jul 02:15

Vlucht	Luchtvaartmaatschappij	Naar	Tijd (SR)
BW884	Caribische luchtvaartmaatschappijen	Haven van Spanje Piarco International Airport	25 Jul 05:00
PY421	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Cheddi Jagan	25 Jul 06:00
KL714	KLM	Luchthaven Schiphol	25 Jul 16:15
PY9915	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Belem Val de Cans	25 Jul 21:45
G37473	GOL	Internationale luchthaven Belem Val de Cans	25 Jul 22:15
PY331	Surinam Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Cheddi Jagan	26 Jul 07:00

Vlucht	Luchtvaartmaatschappij	Van	Tijd (SR)
GUM42	Gom lucht	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 10:15
W12492	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 10:15
W12493	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 13:00
TGY431	Trans Guyana Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 13:00

Vlucht	Luchtvaartmaatschappij	Naar	Tijd (SR)
TGY441	Trans Guyana Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	24 Jul 19:00
GUM41	Gom lucht	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 07:30
W12491	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 07:30
W12494	Onbekend	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 14:00
TGY441	Trans Guyana Airways	Internationale luchthaven Georgetown Eugene F. Correira	25 Jul 14:00

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