Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Panama City is one hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are 39 Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 01:20 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:45 with Copa Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MEX to PTY flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to discovering Panama City (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Copa Airlines.
With an impressive 92.26% of services landing on schedule, Copa Airlines has the best on-time performance for MEX to PTY flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MEX and PTY:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
At the moment, Rs40,344 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs73,630. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MEX to PTY, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEX to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEX? If you've booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're coming in on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Travel at your own pace with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and venture far and wide through Panama City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEX to PTY in February. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Panama just waiting to be discovered. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Panama, head for Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are the start of reasons to visit.
