Flying from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Panama City. Check out your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when booking your flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA).
1 hour 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight.
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is located in Managua. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Copa Airlines at 9:30pm. Opt for the first PTY to MGA departure with Copa Airlines at 12:01pm if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Panama City to MGA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Book your direct flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers services from PTY.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PTY to MGA.
Copa Airlines shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 92.55% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can arrive at PAC from the centre of Panama City in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Panama City to MGA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Is around BLB 16 kilometres from central Panama City. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, BLB is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
About Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience more of Managua and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
At the moment, Rs71,909 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs112,591. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA). Visit Managua in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Panama City to MGA flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Managua to range from 23ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Managua
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Managua:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. El Malecon, Laguna de Tiscapa and Bicentenario Park are must-do's during your Managua adventure.
Explore more of Nicaragua
You've done Managua, now it's time to explore other corners of Nicaragua. Journey about 121 kilometres north-west to Chinandega to check off its top sights. From Iglesia San Antonio to Parque Central Chinandega and Rotonda Los Encuentros, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres north of Managua, Estelí is another favourite stop in Nicaragua. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua and Museo De Historia Y Arqueologia Dr. Alejandro Davila Bolaños.