Travelling from London to Paramaribo: what you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Paramaribo. Explore your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Zanderij International Airport (PBM) is where you'll be landing in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo is three hours behind London and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you make your London to Paramaribo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Paramaribo
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap London to Paramaribo flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When booking your London to Paramaribo flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is one option if you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport.
Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Paramaribo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Paramaribo flight with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and Paramaribo, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to Paramaribo, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little less stressful. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a ticket from London to Paramaribo stopping at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Paramaribo flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
The distance from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo is roughly 40 kms (25 miles). It'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PBM if you have a late flight from London to Paramaribo. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zanderij International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and explore beyond Paramaribo's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Zanderij International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Paramaribo. To avoid the crowds, visit Paramaribo in April.
Book a London to Paramaribo ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paramaribo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap flights from London to Paramaribo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paramaribo
Start your Paramaribo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Paramaribo, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Palmentuin, Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein) and Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard) are essential stops on your Paramaribo itinerary.
Explore more of Suriname
Paramaribo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Suriname waiting to be discovered. About 120 miles west of Paramaribo, a visit to Nieuw Nickerie will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like SHRI VISHNU MANDIR, Nieuw Nickerie and Huttopia.
Around 60 miles east of Paramaribo, Moengo is another favourite stop in Suriname. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koningin Wilhelmina Park West, Contemporary Art Museum Moengo (CAMM) and Tembe Art studio.