Travelling from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport.
Managua's timezone is UTC-6, making Managua one hour behind Panama City.
Flights from PTY to MGA start from 12:01 — the first with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Copa Airlines. Overall, there are 14 weekly Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PTY to MGA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Managua (and then exploring more of Nicaragua!) is easy with Copa. This popular airline has direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Copa.
Copa tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PTY to MGA flights, with 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PTY and MGA:
Miami International Airport
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
Guatemala City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Managua Airport (MGA)
Rs35,148 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs67,716. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PTY to MGA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PTY to MGA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 88% of the time.
To reach Panama City Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near PTY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Managua Airport (MGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Explore without limits with a Managua Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and find adventure across Managua and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Managua Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Managua Airport (MGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Managua based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport for April if you'd like to explore Managua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PTY to MGA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Nicaragua
León is just one of the many places in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include ChocoMuseo Leon, Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion and Museo de la Revolucion.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another favourite stop in Nicaragua. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata, Masaya Natural Park and Mirador de la Laguna de Masaya.




