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Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Paramaribo, SR

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Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Paramaribo, Suriname · South America

Suriname’s Paramaribo gateway (JAPI / Zanderij) with Surinam Airways, KLM Amsterdam, Copa Panama, Caribbean Airlines, and GOL Belém banks — plus pay-in Sabaku Lounge upstairs in departures (SLM Business / Red Elite free; others fee; not Priority Pass).

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.6
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Paramaribo, Suriname · South America

Suriname’s Paramaribo gateway (JAPI / Zanderij) with Surinam Airways, KLM Amsterdam, Copa Panama, Caribbean Airlines, and GOL Belém banks — plus pay-in Sabaku Lounge upstairs in departures (SLM Business / Red Elite free; others fee; not Priority Pass).

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.6
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~45–75 min typical framing
Taxi / hotel transfer
Lounge
1
Terminals
Single main passenger terminal (Zanderij / JAPI)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

Sabaku open with departing banks

SLM lists Sabaku for all departing flights; fee bands split before/after noon.

Pay at check-in cashier or lounge desk; SRD accepted at day-of rate.

Plant

Upper-level departures lounge

Sabaku sits upstairs in the departure hall after security.

Compact single-terminal JAPI plant — short walk once airside.

Sabaku

Snacks + drinks included

SLM describes snacks, drinks, and a business area with free Wi-Fi PCs.

Not a Priority Pass product — budget the published pay-in fee.

Ground

~45 km into Paramaribo

Taxi / hotel transfer / rental from Arrivals; confirm live SRD/USD.

Pad time — Zanderij is well south of the city.

Live conditions

Right now at PBM

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Surinam Airways / KLM Europe and Caribbean connectors
Copa Panama Hub travelers
Pay-in Sabaku Lounge guests (or SLM Business / Red Elite)

Watch out for

Sabaku is NOT Priority Pass — pay at check-in/lounge desk (USD/EUR bands by time of day)
Airport sits ~45 km from Paramaribo — budget transfer time
Confirm live SRD/USD taxi fares — omit invented tables
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single main passenger terminal (Zanderij / JAPI)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for PBM.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA PBM / ICAO SMJP — Johan Adolf Pengel (Zanderij), Paramaribo
GPS 5.452831, -55.187783 · JAPI · ~45 km from city
Sabaku Lounge — upper departures; SLM Business + Red Elite free; pay-in for all carriers; AM regional vs PM mid-Atlantic fee bands (USD/EUR published by SLM); infants ≤3 free
Not on Priority Pass network on research day
Surinam Airways / KLM AMS / Copa PTY / Caribbean Airlines / GOL BEL — confirm live
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://www.japi-airport.com/
https://www.flyslm.com/?catid=2&id=401%3Asabaku-lounge&view=article
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Adolf_Pengel_International_Airport

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / hotel transfer
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Sabaku Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Only count Sabaku as free if you hold SLM Business or Red Elite; otherwise budget the published pay-in fee.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Sabaku Lounge (pay-in / SLM)KLM / Surinam Airways AMS bankTaxi / hotel transfer to Paramaribo
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙26°C / 79°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:27 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.