Travelling from Vancouver to Paramaribo: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Paramaribo. Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Zanderij International Airport (PBM) is where you'll be landing in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo is four hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Vancouver to Paramaribo flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Paramaribo
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Vancouver to Paramaribo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Paramaribo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Paramaribo flight:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
The distance from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel near PBM if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Paramaribo. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Zanderij International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Paramaribo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zanderij International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Paramaribo flight.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Paramaribo. To skip the crowds, visit Paramaribo in April.
The warmest month in Paramaribo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to Paramaribo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Paramaribo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Paramaribo
Start your Paramaribo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Paramaribo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Palmentuin, Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein) and Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard) are attractions you won't want to skip in Paramaribo.
Explore more of Suriname
You've seen Paramaribo, now it's time to explore more of Suriname. Travel about 193 kilometres west to Nieuw Nickerie to check off its leading attractions. From SHRI VISHNU MANDIR to Nieuw Nickerie and Huttopia, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Moengo is another sought-after destination in Suriname and is around 97 kilometres east of Paramaribo. No trip is complete without experiencing Koningin Wilhelmina Park West, Contemporary Art Museum Moengo (CAMM) and Tembe Art studio.
