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Tue, May 26
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£106
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Sat, May 30
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£130
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Thu, Jun 4
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£157
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Thu, May 28
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£157
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Wed, Jun 3
Medellín MDEPanama PTY
£164
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Tue, Jun 2
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£226
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£231
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£246
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Medellín MDEPanama BLB
£246
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
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£246
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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£255
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£106

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£231

Cheapest round-trip

£226

Average round-trip

£290

Nonstop flights in May

£157 – £375

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
José María Córdova International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
346
Flight distance
553 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Copa Airlines
956778---
Wingo airlines
1------1---11
Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines
---47869---
Wingo airlines
---1---111---
Weekly flights: 38 totalDaily flights: 5.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 9 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Copa Airlines
9889695
Wingo airlines
---------1---11
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Copa Airlines
9889696
Wingo airlines
11---------11
Weekly flights: 59 totalDaily flights: 8.43 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights

Check-in for a flight from Medellín to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
ClicEFYVEYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
SATENANSE9RYes

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
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to Panama. Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Medellín and Panama is 553 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Clic, Wingo airlines, and SATENA. Medellín and Panama have 346 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Medellín to Panama?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medellín and Panama takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Medellín and Panama?
The flight distance between Medellín and Panama is 553 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and Panama?
Several carriers operate flights between Medellín and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Wingo airlines, Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia, Bucaramanga.
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, London, Bogotá, Cartagena, San José, David, Chiriquí, Guatemala City, Cali, Miami, Cancún, Houston, New York, Boston, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Caracas, Lima, Vancouver, Barranquilla, Santa Marta.
Which airports are there in Medellín?
Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.
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 Medellín and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Panama with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Clic, Wingo airlines, SATENA.
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