Explore the latest Surinam Airways (PY) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Surinam Airways (PY) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Surinam Airways was founded in 1953 and began operations in 1955. It is the national airline of Suriname. Its headquarters are located in Paramaribo, Suriname. The main hub of Surinam Airways is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. The airline operates regional and long-haul scheduled passenger services. The main destinations are Aruba, Barbados, Brazil, Curaçao, France, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Netherlands, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States. The company's fleet consists of two planes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBM to AMS | Paramaribo to Amsterdam | 8h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to AUA | Paramaribo to Oranjestad | 2h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to CUR | Paramaribo to Willemstad | 2h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to BEL | Paramaribo to Belém | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to GEO | Paramaribo to Georgetown | 45m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737-800 | 81-84 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737-800 | 107 cm | 51 cm | 12-15° |
| Premium economyBoeing 737-800 | 94 cm | 43 cm | 13 cm |
Passengers are allowed a maximum size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm and weighing up to 10 kg of hand luggage. The maximum weight of checked baggage in economy class is 23 kg (regional routes) and 24 kg (Mid - Atlantic Route). Maximum weight of checked baggage in business class - two bags 23 kg (Regional routes) and 32 kg (Mid - Atlantic Route). Maximum size - up to 158 cm (sum of all measurements).
Surinam Airways Baggage rulesTransportation of pets is subject to applicable excess baggage rates. Surinam Airways only recognizes cats and dogs as pets. Pets must be transported in a suitable kennel or a special pet travel bag with a maximum size of 43 cm L x 31 cm W x 20 cm. The total weight of the kennel and pet together must not exceed 4 kg. The kennel may not contain more than one pet. In the luggage compartment, your pet must be transported in a suitable kennel with a minimum size of 157 cm and a maximum size of 406 cm. The total weight of the kennel and pet may not exceed 55 kg.
Flying with pets on Surinam AirwaysChildren under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than seven days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. For example, one adult may travel with two infants. In this case you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.
Surinam Airways Infants policyRegistration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends two hours before departure. On flights: Paramaribo, Georgetown, Port of Spain, Curacao, Aruba, Miami, Belém, Cayenne, and Miami Orlando, check-in counters open 3:30 and close one hour before departure. On flights: Paramaribo - Amsterdam check-in counters start 5 hours and end 2 hours before flight departure.
Surinam Airways Check-in rulesChildren 5-18 can travel alone. The airline provides an escort service for minors. The service is mandatory and is provided at the request of parents/guardians
Unaccompanied minors in Surinam AirwaysFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Surinam Airways.
Its published conditions require a written complaint promptly after discovery, no later than seven days after receipt. Non-international carriage has separate conditions.
The published deadline is 21 days from baggage delivery, rather than flight departure. Submit the complaint in writing.
They are government or airport charges rather than the airfare. Combined entries are itemized in fare calculation details, and uncollected charges may still be payable.
Surinam Airways lists booking management, pre-purchasing extra baggage and Comfort Seats among the FlySLM app’s features. Availability depends on the journey and the options offered for the booking.
No. Its app information page lists exceptions, including Miami-bound PY421 and PY481 sectors and PY332 departing Barbados. Check the current notice for your flight before relying on online check-in.
Explore the latest Surinam Airways (PY) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Surinam Airways (PY) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Surinam Airways was founded in 1953 and began operations in 1955. It is the national airline of Suriname. Its headquarters are located in Paramaribo, Suriname. The main hub of Surinam Airways is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. The airline operates regional and long-haul scheduled passenger services. The main destinations are Aruba, Barbados, Brazil, Curaçao, France, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Netherlands, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States. The company's fleet consists of two planes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBM to AMS | Paramaribo to Amsterdam | 8h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to AUA | Paramaribo to Oranjestad | 2h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to CUR | Paramaribo to Willemstad | 2h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to BEL | Paramaribo to Belém | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| PBM to GEO | Paramaribo to Georgetown | 45m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737-800 | 81-84 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737-800 | 107 cm | 51 cm | 12-15° |
| Premium economyBoeing 737-800 | 94 cm | 43 cm | 13 cm |
Passengers are allowed a maximum size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm and weighing up to 10 kg of hand luggage. The maximum weight of checked baggage in economy class is 23 kg (regional routes) and 24 kg (Mid - Atlantic Route). Maximum weight of checked baggage in business class - two bags 23 kg (Regional routes) and 32 kg (Mid - Atlantic Route). Maximum size - up to 158 cm (sum of all measurements).
Surinam Airways Baggage rulesTransportation of pets is subject to applicable excess baggage rates. Surinam Airways only recognizes cats and dogs as pets. Pets must be transported in a suitable kennel or a special pet travel bag with a maximum size of 43 cm L x 31 cm W x 20 cm. The total weight of the kennel and pet together must not exceed 4 kg. The kennel may not contain more than one pet. In the luggage compartment, your pet must be transported in a suitable kennel with a minimum size of 157 cm and a maximum size of 406 cm. The total weight of the kennel and pet may not exceed 55 kg.
Flying with pets on Surinam AirwaysChildren under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than seven days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. For example, one adult may travel with two infants. In this case you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.
Surinam Airways Infants policyRegistration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends two hours before departure. On flights: Paramaribo, Georgetown, Port of Spain, Curacao, Aruba, Miami, Belém, Cayenne, and Miami Orlando, check-in counters open 3:30 and close one hour before departure. On flights: Paramaribo - Amsterdam check-in counters start 5 hours and end 2 hours before flight departure.
Surinam Airways Check-in rulesChildren 5-18 can travel alone. The airline provides an escort service for minors. The service is mandatory and is provided at the request of parents/guardians
Unaccompanied minors in Surinam AirwaysFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Surinam Airways.
Its published conditions require a written complaint promptly after discovery, no later than seven days after receipt. Non-international carriage has separate conditions.
The published deadline is 21 days from baggage delivery, rather than flight departure. Submit the complaint in writing.
They are government or airport charges rather than the airfare. Combined entries are itemized in fare calculation details, and uncollected charges may still be payable.
Surinam Airways lists booking management, pre-purchasing extra baggage and Comfort Seats among the FlySLM app’s features. Availability depends on the journey and the options offered for the booking.
No. Its app information page lists exceptions, including Miami-bound PY421 and PY481 sectors and PY332 departing Barbados. Check the current notice for your flight before relying on online check-in.