PBMUpdated May 22, 2024

Getting to and from Paramaribo airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), 45 km from Paramaribo. See also the airport guide for general information.

Bus

Private or shared services (up to 13 persons) are provided by Garage DA Ashruf (Tel +597 450 102) and Garage de Paarl (Tel +597 403 600 / 610). Vehicles go to Paramaribo and other destinations in the country.

Taxi

Cab ranks are located outside the terminal. It is recommended to agree on a fare with the driver before departure. Travel time to downtown Paramaribo is 80-90 minutes.

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Tips for getting to and from PBM

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is 45 km from Paramaribo. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at PBM.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at PBM.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near PBM.
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