Flying from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), with 45 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from MEX to PTY is the 1:20am Copa Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 3:35pm with Copa Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to PTY.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with Copa Airlines. This top airline operates services from MEX.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Copa from MEX to PTY.
Copa tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 89.44% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to PTY. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination without delay.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and PTY are:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to PTY flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport flight.
Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Right now, Rs46,514 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs82,110. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to PTY.
The best month for picking up cheap Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). January is when most people travel to Panama City. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
Book a Mexico City to PTY plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square are must-visits when exploring Panama City.
Explore more of Panama
Seek out new adventure by exploring more of Panama. Santiago de Veraguas is around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City and is full of exciting things to do, including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.
Penonomé is another essential stop in Panama and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City. No trip is complete without visiting Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero.
