Flying from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
With 29 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:33am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from PTY to UIO is with Copa Airlines at 10:31pm.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to UIO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Get to your destination in one go from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Nonstop flights from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from PTY.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Copa Airlines from PTY to UIO.
With an impressive 91.9% of services arriving on schedule, Copa Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Panama City to UIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Begin your trip at Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport from here.
You can fly out of BLB with Euroairlines. This trusted airline offers direct Panama City to UIO flight tickets.
The top choice among passengers flying between BLB and UIO is Euroairlines.
Heading to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is located around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes about 20 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving when they should, BLB is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near UIO and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport to the centre of Quito is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Right now, Rs36,092 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs51,989. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to UIO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). August is the busiest month to travel to Quito. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your Panama City to UIO flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC.
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Quito right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are popular attractions which should be on every Quito itinerary.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've done Quito, now it's time to discover more of Ecuador. Travel about 290 kilometres south-west to Guayaquil to tick off its must-visit sights. From Amazon Rainforest to Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Manta is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 274 kilometres west of Quito. No journey is complete without seeing Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
