Travelling from Panama City to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Panama City is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Zurich Airport (ZRH) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Panama City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Panama City to ZRH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Panama City to ZRH with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PTY and ZRH include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Panama City to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PTY.
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 will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Panama City to ZRH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
If you're on your way to BLB from central Panama City, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 16 kilometres.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to Zurich Airport flight:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Zurich Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Panama City to Zurich Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Zurich. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Zurich Airport is Rs131,887. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs200,095. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Panama City to Zurich Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Panama City to ZRH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Panama City to Zurich Airport.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Panama City to Zurich Airport (ZRH). July is when most people visit Zurich. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Before locking in your Panama City to ZRH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC.
More about Zurich
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Zurich Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zurich:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera are major attractions which should be on every Zurich itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-west of Zurich, a trip to Lausanne will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 161 kilometres south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are key highlights.
