How to find cheap flights to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Rs328,312 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Tocumen International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PTY, the lowest fare is Rs256,946.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to PTY goes up or down.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Panama City, where Tocumen International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Panama City. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to get to Panama City, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Tocumen International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Panama City
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Panama City.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to PTY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Panama City in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PTY, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Panama City are typically more affordable.
Check the weather before you go. March is the warmest time of year in Panama City, averaging between 21ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 22ºC to 31ºC.
With one day of rain on average, February is the driest month in Panama City.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 30 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Fly to Panama City in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Tocumen International Airport:
Think about booking your PTY plane ticket with Copa. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 90% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
PTY is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to PTY. Choose any of these stays near Tocumen International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your Panama City holiday sooner by picking up a car hire in PTY. Avis, Dollar and MEX are well-known names to choose from here.
Tocumen International Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 86% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama.
Getting to central Panama City from Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from PTY to central Panama City is about 21 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to PTY, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Panama City:
Panama City highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Panama City:
Casco Viejo: Located around 5 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Independence Square: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 5 kilometres south of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Panama City experience.
How to get to Arraiján from Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Going to the nearby city of Arraiján? It's about 40 kilometres from PTY. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Colon
Colon is another city that's easy to get to from Tocumen International Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
The drive time to Colon is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Panama
Panama has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to San Miguelito, located around 13 kilometres west of Panama City. Las Colinas Mall, Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo and IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO should be on your must-see list.
Another city in Panama that has plenty of appeal is Juan Díaz. From Panama City, it's around 6 kilometres west and offers top sights like Virgen Del Carmen and Malecon Costa Del Este. Work in a visit to Centro Comercial Los Pueblos too.
Or make your way to Arraiján, roughly 32 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Arraiján Park, Goat Hill - Hiking Area and #2 La Hacienda Park are just the start of reasons to go.
