What is the main airport in Suriname?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Zanderij International Airport, also known as Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, serves the city of Paramaribo, Suriname. It is the primary airport for commercial air services to Paramaribo, which is also served by the regional facility, Zorg en Hoop Airport.
How do I get to Paramaribo Suriname?
Get in
- By plane. 1 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport ( PBM IATA also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport ), Zanderij ( 45 km (28 mi) south of Paramaribo ).
- By bus. From Georgetown, Guyana, take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname.
- By boat.
How many airports are there in Suriname?
There are 12 Airports in Suriname and this list covers all these 12 Suriname Airports.
Which airport is PBM?
PBM
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport/Code
What is the capital of Suriname?
Paramaribo
Suriname/Capitals
Paramaribo, formerly Dutch Guiana, largest city, capital, and chief port of Suriname. It lies on the Suriname River 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean.
Is Paramaribo safe?
Paramaribo is the place to watch out for common crimes, like pickpocketing, especially in and around business districts and shopping areas. Car theft, and carjackings, have also been reported. Walking around the capital after dark is definitely not advised.
What language do they speak in Paramaribo?
A street scene in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The official language is Dutch. But in a reflection of the astonishing diversity of this South American nation, Surinamese speak more than 10 other languages, including variants of Chinese, Hindi, Javanese and half a dozen original Creoles.
Where is the Suriname?
South America
Suriname, country located on the northern coast of South America. Suriname is one of the smallest countries in South America, yet its population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the region.
Do they speak English in Suriname?
Dutch may be the official language of Suriname,1 but most Surinamese speak Sranan, an English-based creole, which has been influenced by Dutch and Portuguese along with some West African languages.
Is there a bus from Paramaribo to Zanderij?
From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, into Paramaribo there is a (tourist) bus running. It takes about an hour, but much more during peak hours.
Are there any flights from Georgetown to Paramaribo?
From Georgetown, Guyana, there are several daily flights on small planes by Trans Guyana Airways and Surinam Airways. Some land at the Zorg En Hoop Airport which is in downtown Paramaribo. Note that the services from Zorg En Hoop are very limited — no taxis, ATMs, buses, but main roads are a short walk from the terminal building.
Which is the most spoken language in Paramaribo?
Understand. While the official language is Dutch, Sranantongo is the lingua franca on the streets of Paramaribo. However, in terms of first language, Dutch is still widely spoken, with 66.4% speaking it as their mother tongue and most other people understanding it. However, English is widely spoken and understood.
How did Zanderij Airport in Suriname get its name?
The airport has officially been named after the popular Surinamese politician and former Prime Minister of Suriname Johan Adolf Pengel, but is locally still common named Zanderij. This is parallel to the small village and savannah where it is situated.