Flying from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Bridgetown one hour ahead of Panama City.
Take your pick of five weekly Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flights. The 09:03 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 09:18.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PTY to BGI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Copa has direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bridgetown — and maybe even more of Barbados if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Copa on this route.
With a dependable 94.74% of services arriving as planned, Copa is the most punctual carrier offering PTY to BGI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between PTY and BGI:
Miami International Airport
Port Of Spain Airport
Kingston Norman Manley Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
Currently, Rs120,539 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs98,989. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PTY to BGI, book your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Landing cheap flights from PTY to BGI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PTY arrive on schedule 88% of the time.
To get to Panama City Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PTY:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bridgetown Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS to explore Bridgetown and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bridgetown Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Bridgetown Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The quietest month for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bridgetown based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Bridgetown Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PTY to BGI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Barbados waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a visit to Speightstown will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
Around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown, Oistins is another favourite stop in Barbados. Experience major highlights starting with Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.
