Cheap flights from Manta to Panama City from £246

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Wed, May 27
Manta MECPanama PTY
£246
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Tue, May 26
Manta MECPanama PTY
£266
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Fri, May 29
Manta MECPanama PTY
£266
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Fri, May 29
Manta MECPanama PTY
£266
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Fri, May 29
Manta MECPanama PTY
£271
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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£527
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£246

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£299

Cheapest round-trip

£522

Average round-trip

£545

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

From Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

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

From Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

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
Eloy Alfaro International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
128
Flight distance
1124 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Copa Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Copa Airlines
121------1---
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Copa Airlines
111---11---
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines
11---------------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manta to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
Sansa AirLRSRZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
August28°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
162
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
88%
32°C24°C
16 May
82%
30°C24°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
33°C24°C
17 May
89%
30°C25°C
Monday
11 May
88%
31°C24°C
18 May
81%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
12 May
85%
29°C25°C
19 May
83%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
30°C24°C
20 May
87%
30°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
31°C24°C
21 May
88%
30°C25°C
Friday
15 May
85%
29°C24°C
22 May
83%
29°C25°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Manta and Panama is 1124 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, and Sansa Air. Manta and Panama have 128 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manta to Panama?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Panama takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manta and Panama?
The flight distance between Manta and Panama is 1124 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manta and Panama?
Several carriers operate flights between Manta and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manta and Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, São Paulo, Quito, Toronto, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Guayaquil, Rio de Janeiro, Manila, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Lima, San Diego, Tampa, San José, Buenos Aires, Caracas.
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.
What airports are near Manta?
The main airport in Manta is Eloy Alfaro International. It is also served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Eloy Alfaro International.
What airports are near Panama?
The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
Which airlines fly between Manta and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Manta and Panama with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, Sansa Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Manta and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manta 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.
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