Travelling from London to Panama City: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Panama City, you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
When working out where to land in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your London to Panama City flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Panama City
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap London to Panama City flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Panama City throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find a London to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Panama City, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Panama City flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Panama City include:
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Panama City, take it easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a ticket from London to Panama City out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a popular connection point.
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Panama City flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to PTY if you have a late flight from London to Panama City. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Once your flight from London to Panama City has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is approximately 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to BLB. Kick back after your London to Panama City flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from PAC three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Step off your flight from London to Panama City and travel to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Panama City is around 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and typically takes 20 minutes to reach driving.
Stay in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your ride from BLB one week before your flight from London to Panama City for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Panama City. To escape the crowds, visit Panama City in February.
Before locking in your London to Panama City tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Panama City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Panama City:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Panama City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cinta Costera.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres to the north, check out popular attractions including Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Start your sightseeing at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
