Travelling from London to Paramaribo: what you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Paramaribo. Check out your options for flying 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 your flight will arrive in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Paramaribo three hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your London to Paramaribo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
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)
Whether you'd like to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a stop you can make during your London to Paramaribo flight.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Paramaribo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Paramaribo flight with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). One of the main stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Paramaribo, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday 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 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a ticket from London to Paramaribo leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a popular connection point.
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Paramaribo flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PBM if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Paramaribo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zanderij International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and explore beyond Paramaribo's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zanderij International Airport about three weeks ahead of your London to Paramaribo flight.
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 right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Paramaribo, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Palmentuin, Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein) and Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard) are top sights which should feature on any good 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 193 kilometres 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 97 kilometres 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.