Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Paramaribo: what you need to know
The timezone in Paramaribo is UTC-3. The city is one hour ahead of Toronto, where Pearson International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YYZ to Paramaribo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near YYZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Paramaribo
The best price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo flight is 296 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 861 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YYZ to Paramaribo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap tickets from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YYZ to Paramaribo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Snag an affordable flight from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Paramaribo
Zanderij International Airport (PBM)
The distance from Zanderij International Airport (PBM) to central Paramaribo is roughly 56 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PBM:
Follow your own route with a Zanderij International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ross Rental Cars, Europcar or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Paramaribo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zanderij International Airport around three weeks before your flight from YYZ to Paramaribo.
Best time to go to Paramaribo
Before locking in your flights from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Paramaribo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo plane ticket with a departure in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Paramaribo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paramaribo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paramaribo right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Pearson International Airport to Paramaribo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein), Palmentuin and Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard) are top sights which should feature on any good Paramaribo itinerary.
Explore more of Suriname
You've seen Paramaribo, now it's time to discover other parts of Suriname. Journey around 193 kilometres west to Nieuw Nickerie to check off its top attractions. From SHRI VISHNU MANDIR to Nieuw Nickerie and Huttopia, your itinerary will be busy.
Your travels through Suriname wouldn't be complete without visiting Totness. Zeedijk Coroni is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 121 kilometres west of Paramaribo.