Latest and most comprehensive information on air freight of goods from China to Suriname

China's multiple airports provide air transportation services to Suriname PBM Airport through multiple airlines, with a delivery time of 3-12 days. Prices are subject to various factors and charter flights can be arranged as needed.

Airports with air cargo services from China to Suriname

There are multiple airports in China that provide air cargo services to Suriname. China's major air airports (such as Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, etc.) can provide efficient cargo handling and transportation. Suriname's John Adolf Pengle International Airport is the main airport for receiving Chinese goods. Here are some major airport information tables.

Julian Eliasson Airport (PBM)
Suriname's only international airport , about 45 km south of Paramaribo , handles all international cargo.
Facilities: Basic cargo handling capability, but need to coordinate warehousing and customs clearance in advance. Accepts flights from all over the world, including but not limited to China, Miami, Amsterdam, etc.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Located in Chek Lap Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, it is one of the busiest air cargo hubs in the world, with a route network covering many countries and regions around the world, and many airlines providing cargo services to Suriname.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): Located in Bao'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China, it is a 4F-class international airport and an international aviation hub. It is the central airport of Shenzhen Airlines, SF Express Airlines and Donghai Airlines, and also the base airport of China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. There are direct flights or cargo routes to Suriname.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): Located in Baiyun District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China, it is one of the three major gateway composite hub airports in China, a 4F-level civil international airport, with rich routes, and can transport goods to Suriname through transit and other means.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): Located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, it is one of the three major international airports in China (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan), mainly for international flights, with many international airlines operating here, providing cargo air transport services to Suriname.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): Located in Shunyi District, Beijing, China, it is one of the busiest airports in China, with a dense network of domestic and international routes, and can achieve air freight to Suriname through transit and other means.

Chinese airlines providing air freight services to Suriname

Panama Airlines (CM) - This is the fastest option, with flights from Xiamen via Los Angeles and Panama City, arriving in as little as 3-7 days. Especially suitable for urgent general cargo.
Caribbean Airlines (BW) - Direct flight from Hong Kong to Miami with transfer, suitable for transporting large cargo, with a maximum weight of 150 kg per item. The freight rate is moderate, and the delivery time is 5-8 days.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) - Departing from Guangzhou, specializing in transporting special goods such as batteries and liquids, customs clearance is very professional. If your goods are electronic products, choose this one for the safest.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) - the cheapest option, from Chengdu, suitable for general cargo that is not in a hurry, the lowest freight is only about 65 yuan/kg, but it takes 8-12 days.
Qatar Airways (QR) - the preferred choice for transporting valuables such as jewelry, medicine, etc., with full temperature control and high safety factor.

Tier 1 (3-7 days): CM Xiamen direct to PTY BW Hong Kong direct to MIA
Tier 2 (7-10 days): CZ Guangzhou via AMS TK Zhengzhou via IST
Tier 3 (10 days +): ET Chengdu via ADD (only for non-urgent goods)

Lithium battery/live products : must choose CZ Guangzhou or LH Shanghai departure
Single piece over 100kg: only BW Hong Kong/M6 Shenzhen can undertake
Refrigerated drugs: QR Hong Kong-DOH route (temperature control records can be traced throughout)

The time required for air freight from China to Suriname airport

Air cargo from China to Suriname airport usually takes 5 - 7 days, depending on several factors including flight frequency, number of transfers and length of stay .

Reference time for departure from major cities in China

Urgent goods: Choose Panama Airlines (departing from Xiamen) or Caribbean Airlines (departing from Hong Kong), priority transit in the Americas. Prepare all customs clearance documents in advance (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.).
Control costs: choose Ethiopian Airlines (Chengdu/Guangzhou departure), transit through Africa, the lowest price but longer time.
Sensitive goods/special goods: inform the freight forwarder in advance of the details of the goods (such as battery type, liquid composition), and reserve additional declaration time.
Peak season shipping: book at least 2 weeks in advance to avoid the peak period before the Spring Festival (January-February) and the South American carnival (February-March).

Cargo charter flights from China to Suriname Airport

Freight charter services from China to Suriname usually need to be specially arranged according to customer needs. As Suriname is not a major aviation hub, direct charter flights are rare. Goods generally need to be transferred to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Paramaribo through international hubs such as Miami and Amsterdam.
If there is indeed a need for cargo charter services from China to Suriname, it is usually arranged by a professional international freight forwarding company. We can choose the appropriate airline and route according to your specific requirements, such as cargo type, weight, volume, and urgency, and handle relevant logistics details, including customs clearance, ground transportation, etc.
China to Suriname (PBM) Cargo Charter Flight Information Form

Advance preparation: Apply at least 7 working days in advance, and dangerous goods need to submit MSDS and UN certification 15 days in advance.
List of documents: Air waybill (MAWB), commercial invoice (marked "Charter Flight"), declaration of special handling of goods such as temperature control, shock resistance, etc.
Customs clearance tips : Suriname for mechanical and electrical goods need to apply for SGS certification in advance, drugs/food need to be approved by the Ministry of Health.

Reference price for air freight from China to Suriname airport

The price of air freight from China to Suriname's airport varies based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the weight, volume, type (such as whether it is dangerous goods or special items), destination airport, airline used, and market conditions. Here are some reference prices.

General cargo air freight price, general goods, no special requirements, sensitive goods/special goods such as batteries, liquids, powders, etc., need to be confirmed separately, the price may increase by 20% -50%, and must comply with aviation safety regulations. Volume weight is charged, and air freight is charged according to the higher of the actual weight and volume weight (length × width × height cm ÷ 6000).
Key factors affecting prices
Routes and transfers: There are fewer direct flights, most of which need to be transferred through the US (such as Miami), Europe or the Middle East, and transfers may increase costs and time.
Timeliness: The price of express delivery is higher in 3-5 days, and a 50% -100% buzz fee may be charged. The price of ordinary 7-10 days is lower, suitable for non-urgent goods.
Seasonal fluctuations: During peak seasons such as before Christmas and after the Chinese New Year, freight rates may rise by 20% -30%.
Additional costs: fuel surcharge, security check fee, customs clearance fee (Panama Import Tariff needs to be accounted for separately).
Comparison of departure prices from major cities
The following prices do not include tariffs (Suriname's tariff rate is usually 5-15%, depending on the category). For sensitive goods, it is recommended to purchase transportation insurance (Insurance premium is 0.3% of the approximate value). The actual quotation needs to be confirmed based on the specific parameters of the goods. For bulk goods ( 500kg), contract prices can be applied for.

Air freight prices from some Chinese airports to Suriname airports in March 2025