Travelling from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Panama City is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) taking off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
1 hour 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Panama City to El Dorado International Airport flight.
Bogota (where El Dorado International Airport is located) and Panama City share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 88 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 3:19am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from PTY to BOG is with Copa Airlines at 10:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Panama City to BOG.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Go straight to your destination from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Direct flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) operate from here.
When leaving from PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PTY to BOG.
Copa Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
PTY is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Tocumen International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY arrive at their destination without delay.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport the day before your Panama City to BOG flight:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Get ready to board and go from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). Direct flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport can be booked from here.
Buckle up and take off from BLB with Wingo. This leading carrier offers direct Panama City to BOG flight tickets.
Wingo is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BLB to BOG.
Wingo sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 94.0% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Heading to BLB from central Panama City? The airport is around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to El Dorado International Airport flight:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and explore beyond Bogota's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Panama City to El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Bogota. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, Rs22,342 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs44,329. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to BOG.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Panama City to El Dorado International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). August is the peak month for travel to Bogota. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Panama City to BOG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bogota
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bogota right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport:
Your Bogota trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Bogota, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel about 241 kilometres north-west to Medellin to tick off its popular sights. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Bogota, Bucaramanga is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
