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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£36

Cheapest round-trip

£71

Average round-trip

£75

Nonstop flights in September

£36 – £62

Getting from Panama City's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Metro connection.

Panama City is served by Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the main international gateway located 24 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and the Metro connection via Corredor Sur. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours. A smaller domestic airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), also known as Albrook Airport, is located just 3 km from downtown within the city limits.

How to get from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Panama City?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

$30 – $35; fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

$18 – $30; varies by demand and route

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-90 min

$0.25 – $1.25; requires Metro card

every 15-30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

$0.35; requires feeder bus to station

every 5-10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic

30-60 min

$40 – $70; pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-60 min

$35 – $80; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

How to get from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) to Panama City?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

$5 – $10; metered or negotiated

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

15-30 min

$0.35; short walk to station

every 5-10 min

fast and affordable

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Panama City can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM). Allow extra time.
  • The Metro requires a rechargeable Metro card, available at stations. Cash is not accepted on Metro or Metrobus.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand. Negotiate before boarding unofficial taxis.
  • Uber operates legally in Panama and picks up from designated areas at Tocumen Airport.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Panama City

Depart from
Chitre Alonso Valderrama
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
5
Flight distance
144 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chitré to Panama in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Check-in for a flight from Chitré to Panama

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Weather in Panama

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March30°C23°C
April30°C24°C
May29°C25°C
June29°C25°C
July29°C24°C
August29°C24°C
September28°C24°C
October28°C24°C
November27°C23°C
December28°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
April
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
12 Sep
88%
29°C25°C
19 Sep
80%
29°C25°C
Sunday
13 Sep
88%
28°C25°C
20 Sep
88%
29°C25°C
Monday
14 Sep
85%
30°C24°C
21 Sep
72%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
15 Sep
90%
28°C25°C
22 Sep
90%
27°C25°C
Wednesday
16 Sep
89%
29°C24°C
23 Sep
83%
28°C26°C
Thursday
17 Sep
82%
29°C25°C
24 Sep
53%
29°C25°C
Friday
18 Sep
85%
29°C25°C
25 Sep
85%
28°C25°C

Travel tips & how to get from Chitré to Panama

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Chitré to Panama is £36. Round trip fares cost between £71 at the lowest and £94 at most.
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Chitré and Panama is 144 km. Chitré and Panama have 5 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chitré to Panama?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chitré and Panama takes around 0.50 hours.

What is the flight distance between Chitré and Panama?

The flight distance between Chitré and Panama is 144 km.

What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, London, Bogotá, Cartagena, San José, David, Chiriquí, Guatemala City, Cali, Miami, Cancún, Houston, New York, Boston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Caracas, Lima, Vancouver, Barranquilla.

When’s the best time to travel between Chitré and Panama?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chitré and Panama, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Chitré and Panama?

Traveling between Chitré and Panama, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chitré and Panama depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chitré, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chitré and Panama arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Chitré and Panama depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chitré, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Chitré and Panama arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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