Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul eight hours ahead of Panama City.
You can choose from 15 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 19:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PTY to IST flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck '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 IST:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Rs142,835 is currently the best price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs270,561. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from PTY to IST, reserve your journey eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PTY to IST.
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Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to PTY:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Tocumen International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PTY to IST around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.
