How to find cheap flights to Paramaribo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Paramaribo is C$509. A round-trip plane ticket starts at C$1,125.
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Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Paramaribo. This will display all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your tickets.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available.
To experience the city at its liveliest, lock in your flights for May. Travelling during peak seasons typically means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time to travel is March. Lock in your plane tickets to Paramaribo then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. October brings the warmest days in Paramaribo, with averages between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January is when temperatures dip to their coolest, between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
With 11 days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Paramaribo.
The wettest time of year is June. Go then and you can expect to get around 25 days of rainfall.
Flying to Paramaribo: what you need to know
Most travellers arrive through Paramaribo Zorg En Hoop Airport (ORG), the busiest airport serving the city.
Skip the layovers and get to your destination in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Paramaribo with one of these airlines:
Paramaribo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Plan the perfect stay to go with your flight. Check out these hotels once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central Paramaribo from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM)
PBM, the city's main airport, is about 48 kilometres from central Paramaribo.
If you're ride-sharing or taking a cab after your flight to Paramaribo, it'll take around 45 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Take your pick of comfy hotels near Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. Check in and put your feet up at one of these after your flight to Paramaribo:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car rental at PBM. Grab your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and experience parts of Paramaribo that aren't in every guidebook.
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport serves Paramaribo and nearby areas in Paramaribo District, Suriname.
Paramaribo highlights
Hop off your flight to Paramaribo and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Jodensavanne: Around 6 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Central Suriname Nature Reserve: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres east of the centre of Paramaribo.
Complete your trip with a Paramaribo car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Paramaribo and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Paramaribo.
