Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Panama City and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PTY to BKK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PTY and BKK:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
At the moment, Rs166,026 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs340,502. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PTY to BKK, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PTY.
Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PTY:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you have a late Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bangkok. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PTY to BKK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key highlights.
