How to find cheap flights to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Panama City Tocumen International Airport is £300. A return plane ticket to PTY right now is £631.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Panama City, where Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Panama City by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Panama City Tocumen International Airport.
Best time to go to Panama City
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Panama City in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to PTY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Panama City in January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PTY, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is September. Lock in your plane tickets to Panama City then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. March brings the warmest days in Panama City, averaging between 21ºC and 32ºC.
Ranging from 22ºC to 31ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Panama City.
Rain is more likely in July, which gets around 28 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Panama City in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your PTY plane ticket with Copa. Up to 90% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
The timezone at PTY is UTC-5.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to PTY. Choose one of these stays near Panama City Tocumen International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
If you have a connecting flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport or flying home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 88% of all flights out of PTY arrive as planned.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama.
Getting to central Panama City from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
PTY is located about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Panama City.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to PTY, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the ride to take about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Panama City has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Panama City highlights
Step off your flight to Panama City and go straight to these well-known attractions:
Casco Viejo: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) southwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Independence Square: Looking for more reasons to visit Panama City? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 3 kms (2 miles) southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Colon from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The nearby city of Colon is about 88 kms (55 miles) from PTY. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to La Chorrera
If La Chorrera is your chosen stop, it's around 48 kms (30 miles) from Panama City Tocumen International Airport.
It takes 55 minutes or so to drive to La Chorrera.