CAL launches direct flights between Guyana, Suriname

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has announced the introduction of a new twice-weekly service connecting Suriname and Guyana, set to begin on November 3, 2024. Responding to high customer demand, the airline will operate flights every Friday and Sunday, linking the Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle) in Guyana and the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname.
The new route will be served by CAL’s ATR 72-600 aircraft, offering convenient travel options for passengers between the two South American nations. The flight schedule is on Sundays: Flight BW 383: Ogle, Guyana to Suriname, departs at 9:55h, arrives at 12:05h; Flight BW 384: Suriname to Ogle, Guyana, departs at 12:50h (Suriname Time), arrives at 13:00h while on Fridays, Flight BW 383: Ogle, Guyana to Suriname, departs at 10:45h, arrives at 12:55h; Flight BW 384: Suriname to Ogle, Guyana, departs at 13:50h (Suriname time), arrives at 14:00h.
CEO of CAL, Garvin Medera expressed his excitement about the launch of the new service: “We are happy to introduce this route, which further strengthens our commitment to enhancing regional connectivity. By linking Suriname and Guyana directly, we are responding to the needs of our customers and promoting greater ease of travel within the Caribbean. This new service is an important step in our continued growth and dedication to serving the region.”
The addition of the Suriname-Guyana route aligns with CAL’s strategic focus on expanding its presence within the region, offering travelers more choices and reliable service across key Caribbean destinations.