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Tue, Jul 14
Manta MECPanama PTY
£111
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Fri, Jul 17
Manta MECPanama PTY
£111
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Sun, Jul 19
Manta MECPanama PTY
£111
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Sat, Jul 18
Manta MECPanama PTY
£115
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Wed, Jul 15
Manta MECPanama PTY
£115
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Mon, Jul 13
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
Manta MECPanama PTY
£240
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Thu, Jul 16 – Sun, Jul 19
Manta MECPanama PTY
£243
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Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 16
Manta MECPanama PTY
£247
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Fri, Jul 17 – Sun, Jul 19
Manta MECPanama PTY
£278
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
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Fri, Jul 17 – Tue, Jul 21
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£111

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£288

Cheapest round-trip

£240

Average round-trip

£428

Nonstop flights in July

£127 – £127

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
Eloy Alfaro International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
131
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 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Copa Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Copa Airlines
---------11---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Copa Airlines
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Copa Airlines
1---1------11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 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
27 Jun
45%
32°C25°C
4 Jul
76%
31°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
52%
31°C24°C
5 Jul
77%
29°C24°C
Monday
29 Jun
74%
32°C24°C
6 Jul
42%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
64%
33°C24°C
7 Jul
68%
30°C24°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
81%
31°C24°C
8 Jul
74%
30°C25°C
Thursday
2 Jul
77%
31°C25°C
9 Jul
82%
28°C25°C
Friday
3 Jul
77%
30°C25°C
10 Jul
83%
29°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, or Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International. 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 131 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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