What fuel is available at EAG?

Jet A-1 is always available. Avgas is available on request.

Passengers & Visitors

Travel information

Q: How much does long term parking cost?

Long term parking is USD 10.00 per day including VAT. A partial day counts as a full day. The request is reviewed and confirmed by the airport team; payment is by credit card (Visa/Mastercard, in USD) or bank transfer, and the details follow in the confirmation.

Q: What does the courtesy service cost?

Fast Track handling is USD 15.00 per passenger, and the full VIP Courtesy Lounge experience is USD 30.00 per passenger, both incl. VAT. The request is reviewed and confirmed by the airport team; payment is by credit card (Visa/Mastercard, in USD) or bank transfer, and the details follow in the confirmation.

Plan the documents, security and terminal services for your journey.

Before you travel

Arrange before departure

Check these requirements before you travel.

Check-in
Opens 1 h 45 min before departure
Check-in is handled by your airline at the terminal desk. Allow time for screening before boarding.
Airport entry or facility fee
Check whether a fee applies before you travel. EAG CONFIRMATION REQUIRED.
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Visa requirements
Check the requirements for your nationality and destination before you travel. EAG CONFIRMATION REQUIRED.
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Yellow fever certificate
Check whether you must carry a certificate before you travel. EAG CONFIRMATION REQUIRED.
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Procedures

Your journey through the terminal

The steps for departure and arrival.

Departure: check-in and boarding

Check in with your operating airline at the terminal desk. Have your travel document and booking reference ready.

After check-in, all passengers and personal items are screened before entering the departure area. Only a personal item travels in the cabin; trolley carry-ons are loaded in the hold. Follow crew and staff instructions at all times.

Board when your flight is called and follow staff instructions.

The ICF form is required when departing Suriname as well as on arrival. Complete it before you come to the airport.

Passengers travelling to Guyana also complete the Guyana ED form online before departure.

Arrival: immigration and baggage

Customs and immigration are on site at EAG. On arrival from an international sector you pass immigration before collecting your baggage.

The ICF form is required on arrival in Suriname. Complete it in advance to keep your arrival short.

Fast Track and the VIP Courtesy Lounge

Assisted handling through customs and immigration is available on arrival and departure, as is the full VIP Courtesy Lounge experience. Both are requested in advance.

Special assistance

Wheelchair and special assistance is arranged by your airline when you book your flight. Contact Gum Air or Trans Guyana Airways reservations before travel; the airport team assists on the day.

Before boarding

Security

Passengers and baggage are screened before entering the departure area.

Aircraft on the EAG apron outside the terminal.

• All passengers and baggage are screened before entering the departure area. Restricted and dangerous goods are governed by the operating airline and by Surinamese law. If in doubt about an item, ask your airline before you pack it.
• Label each piece with your name and contact details, inside and out. Keep medication, documents, valuables and electronics in your personal item. On the aircraft serving EAG only a personal item travels in the cabin; trolley carry-ons are loaded in the hold. Your airline ticket states the allowance.
• The main categories are explosives and flammable substances, firearms and weapons, sharp objects, tools, self-defense items, toxic and corrosive substances, and restricted liquids.

CASAS Advisory Circular AC-4015 — List of Prohibited and Permitted Items (rev. 6, 13 March 2026)

Baggage allowance: Baggage allowances are set by the operating airline, not by the airport. Check your allowance with Gum Air or Trans Guyana Airways before traveling. Regional turboprop services carry tighter weight limits than long-haul flights.

Travel documents

Carry a valid passport or accepted travel document and any permits required by your destination. The ICF form is required on arrival in and departure from Suriname.

ICF form — arriving in Suriname

The immigration and customs form required when you arrive in Suriname.

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ICF form — departing Suriname

The immigration and customs form required when you leave Suriname.

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GUYANA · ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Guyana ED form

Required for all passengers entering or leaving Guyana. Complete it online before you travel.

Complete the ED form

Guyana Police Force · Embarkation/Disembarkation

Transport and parking

Getting here and parking

EAG Airport is at Gummelsweg 117, Paramaribo, Suriname, one kilometer from the Ringweg. Car rentals and taxis are arranged on request through the airport team.

Long term parking

Secure parking at the terminal for the duration of your trip, requested in advance and confirmed by the airport team.

USD 10.00 / DAY INCL. VAT

Request long term parking

Shops and amenities

At the terminal

Tax-free shopping and local art are available in the terminal.

EAG Art Gallery

Paintings, carvings and textiles by local artists hang throughout the building. Every piece carries a price and can be bought before you fly.

PURCHASES ARE ARRANGED THROUGH THE AIRPORT TEAM · INFO@EAGAIRPORT.SR

The EAG Art Gallery

King's Duty Free

Kings tax-free shop

Tax-free shopping in the terminal, for departing passengers.

Rock Oil

Rock Oil Express

Present at the airport site.

Airport Taxi

Car rental and taxi

Arranged on request through the airport team.

Airport Parking

Long term parking

Secure parking at the terminal for the duration of your trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from the information published on this website.

Before booking

Can I book a ticket to and from Guyana through EAG Airport?

Book scheduled flights directly with the operating airlines, Gum Air or Trans Guyana Airways. EAG does not sell tickets.

Gum Air also accepts WhatsApp messages on the listed number.

Which travel documents should I carry?

Carry a valid passport or accepted travel document and any permits required by your destination. The ICF form is required on arrival in and departure from Suriname.

At the airport

What items are prohibited on board?

Prohibited and restricted items are set by CASAS, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname, in Advisory Circular AC-4015; the airport does not decide this. The complete and current guidance is published by CASAS and takes precedence over any summary:

CASAS Advisory Circular AC-4015 — List of Prohibited and Permitted Items (rev. 6, 13 March 2026)

Is dropping off or picking up a passenger free?

Yes. Dropping off or picking up a passenger is free of charge. Only long term parking is a paid service.

Airport services

How do I arrange wheelchair or special assistance?

Wheelchair and special assistance is arranged by your airline when you book your flight. Contact Gum Air or Trans Guyana Airways reservations before travel; the airport team assists on the day.

Which services are available on arrival?

Fast Track Arrival only; parking and the VIP Courtesy Lounge are for departures.

How much does long term parking cost?

Rates & Requests

What does the courtesy service cost?

Rates & Requests

How do I pay for a service?

Requests are reviewed and confirmed by the airport team; payment is not a condition for confirmation. Payment is by credit card (Visa/Mastercard, in USD) or bank transfer. All prices include VAT.

Bank transfer details