Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Paramaribo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
the security guards offered me some water and managed to let me in – a traveller
PBM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Paramaribo Airport.
What to Expect
The small terminal at Paramaribo Airport (code: PBM) handles regional and international flights. Facilities are limited to a few eateries, a duty-free area, and a souvenir shop. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Paramaribo Airport
This airport may close nightly, so have a backup plan if you’re camping out. One reviewer had no trouble staying the night, using his sleeping bag in a corner of the terminal. For uninterrupted sleep, the closest hotels are one hour away in the city center. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a few guest houses near Paramaribo Airport. A reader tells us there are also some camping and bush lodge type accommodations near the airport. For a hotel you would need to return to the city center, which is over an hour away.
- Sonja’s Guesthouse – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Douglas Airport Guesthouse – No airport shuttle.
- Rumanija’s Airport Rooms – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Paramaribo, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
A reader let us know that the Sabuku Lounge is available for passengers of Surinam Airways. Lounge details are unknown.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Paramaribo Airport. Connect to the ”Digicel” network.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? An ATM, operated by DSB, is available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, Ground Floor.
Currency Exchange – Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall. Hours: open 24 hours.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free liquor and tobacco are sold at Kings Duty Free, and duty-free perfume can be purchased at Paris Gallery. A souvenir shop is also available in the airport.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we are unable to confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Information Desk – There is a Tourism Desk and office offering airport services that may be able to assist you.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader tells us “Digicell SIM cards are available in the baggage area.” (March 2024)
Airport Hours
The airport appears to have very sporadic hours of operation. As of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
Paramaribo airport is served by the following airlines: Caribbean Airlines • Copa Airlines • Fly All Ways • GOL • KLM • Surinam Airways • Trans Guyana Airlines • TUIFly.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Buses
Garage Ashruf operates a 24-hour airport bus service for transporting passengers between the airport and the city center. A one-way journey takes about an hour, or longer during rush hour. Arriving passengers can check in at Unit 32 in the Arrivals Hall. A reservation is required for rides back to the airport. In addition to the Garage Ashruf tourist buses, some local city buses also serve the airport, stopping at the road in front of the airport.
Car Rentals
The following companies offer onsite car rental services: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Ross Rentals.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Minibus
Travel like the locals do! If your load is light, you can travel at a fraction of the price of a taxi by taking one of the shared-ride minibuses that pass along the main road in front of the airport.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.