Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Paramaribo: what you need to know
Paramaribo is 14 hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located. Paramaribo follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your SYD to Paramaribo flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
SYD is around 5 miles from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Paramaribo
£904 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £3,484. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from SYD to Paramaribo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 35 miles away.
Think about booking a hotel near PBM if you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Zanderij International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and venture far and wide through Paramaribo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanderij International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from SYD to Paramaribo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
Visit Paramaribo during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Paramaribo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SYD to Paramaribo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paramaribo
Once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Paramaribo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paramaribo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein), Palmentuin and Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard) are major attractions which should be on any good Paramaribo itinerary.
Explore more of Suriname
You've done Paramaribo, now it's time to explore other parts of Suriname. Travel about 120 miles west to Nieuw Nickerie to tick off its leading sights. From SHRI VISHNU MANDIR to Nieuw Nickerie and Huttopia, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Any trip to Suriname isn't complete without visiting Totness. Zeedijk Coroni is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 75 miles west of Paramaribo.
