Amsterdam to Paramaribo (AMS–PBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–PBM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and Surinam Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,676 miles in approximately 9h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 8 | 772, 77W | 9h14-9h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| PY Surinam Airways | 3 | 346 | 9h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CET · PBM: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 2:00 PM in Paramaribo.
Dutch passport holders need a tourist card or e-visa to enter Suriname. The easiest option is the online tourist card (toeristenkaart) purchased at surinametouristcard.sr for USD 54 (about EUR 50). It is valid for a single entry of up to 90 days and gets approved within a few hours. You can also buy the tourist card at check-in at Schiphol or on arrival at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), but online purchase avoids any queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
KLM and Surinam Airways (SLM) fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paramaribo (PBM), taking about 9 hours westbound. Surinam Airways also operates from Amsterdam via Curacao on some schedules. PBM airport sits about 45 km south of Paramaribo city center, and the taxi ride takes 45 to 60 minutes costing about SRD 500 to 700 (roughly EUR 15 to 20). There is no public transport from the airport.
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD), but exchange rates fluctuate significantly. Euros and US dollars are widely accepted and easy to exchange. Dutch is the official language, so communication is a non-issue. No mandatory vaccinations for travelers arriving from the Netherlands. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Tap water in Paramaribo is drinkable. The rainy seasons run February to April and August to November.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–PBM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to PBM
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and Surinam Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to PBM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to PBM ranges from 9 hours 14 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,676 miles (7,524 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via POS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.