How to find cheap flights to Paramaribo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Paramaribo is £426. A round-trip plane ticket starts at £896.
Let the best deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Book your tickets in advance. You're more likely to discover a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Explore more options for cheap flights to Paramaribo by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This gives you access to fares for surrounding airports, which could offer better deals.
Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so search for flights that come with a stop. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the month or even day of the year with the cheapest flights.
Plan your stay for July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest month to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Paramaribo then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Paramaribo is warmest in September, averaging between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 22ºC to 30ºC.
March comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With 11 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Paramaribo.
The wettest time of year is June. Go then and you can expect to get around 27 days of rainfall.
Flying to Paramaribo: what you need to know
Most travellers arrive through Zanderij International Airport (PBM), the city's busiest airport.
Offering direct flights to Paramaribo, these top airlines make getting to your destination nice and easy:
You'll be in the UTC-3 timezone when you reach Paramaribo.
After booking your tickets, find the perfect stay to match your journey. Here's a roundup of top hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Getting to central Paramaribo from Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
Central Paramaribo is about 56 kms (35 miles) from PBM, the city's main gateway.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to Paramaribo, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre.
Get some rest or quickly freshen up after your flight to Paramaribo. These hotels near Zanderij International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire at PBM. Rent your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and tour parts of Paramaribo that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Zanderij International Airport serves Paramaribo and nearby areas in Paramaribo District, Suriname.
Paramaribo highlights
These top attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Paramaribo:
Jodensavanne: The perfect spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) northeast of the city centre.
Paramaribo Central Market: Here's where you can give your wallet a little workout when exploring Paramaribo. This shopping area is roughly 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) southwest of the centre.
Central Suriname Nature Reserve: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 5 kms (3 miles) north of the centre of Paramaribo.
Explore more of Suriname
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Suriname, starting with Lelydorp. NB Shopping, Houtmarkt N.Barhoe and New City Plaza, Lelydorp are must-visits in this city, which is around 16 kms (10 miles) southwest of Paramaribo.
Nieuw Nickerie is another standout destination in Suriname and is roughly 209 kms (130 miles) west of Paramaribo. Make it a trip to remember with stops at SHRI VISHNU MANDIR, Huttopia and Nieuw Nickerie.
About 88 kms (55 miles) east of Paramaribo, Moengo brings even more to your adventure. A few great reasons to visit include Contemporary Art Museum Moengo (CAMM), Koningin Wilhelmina Park West and Tembe Art studio.
Complete your trip with a Paramaribo car hire
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Paramaribo and get behind the wheel when you're ready. Compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Paramaribo.