Flying from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Buenos Aires's main base, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Buenos Aires.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to PTY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Buenos Aires to PTY leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Cordoba Pajas Blancas International Airport (COR)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
64% of flights that depart Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield arrive at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Think about kicking off your journey from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) plane ticket with departures from here.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Buenos Aires to PTY departing from EZE. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in one go.
Copa is the top choice for travellers flying from EZE to PTY.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Choose Copa. 89.07% of its flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Panama City Tocumen International Airport arrive as scheduled.
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and PTY are:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Buenos Aires to PTY flight? Kick back in a hotel near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78%.
About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PTY if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.
Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Central Panama City is around 24 kilometres from Panama City Tocumen International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Rs103,697 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Return flights start at Rs202,420. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from Buenos Aires to PTY by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Panama City. January is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to PTY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Panama City right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Panama City when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Casco Viejo followed by Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Extend your Panama trip with a visit to Santiago de Veraguas, located around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas is just one of the top attractions to add to your must-see list.
Around 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City, Penonomé is another favourite stop in Panama. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero.