Flying from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Panama City. Check out your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when reserving your flight from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Panama City. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
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 board your flight from Panama City to ATH.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Panama City to ATH with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PTY and ATH include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
PTY is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Tocumen International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to ATH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Travelling to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is located around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:
BLB has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your destination as planned.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late flight from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is Rs96,426. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs247,800. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to ATH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Panama City to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
After booking your flight from Panama City to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Athens:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are essential stops on your Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.