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Fri, Oct 30
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£506
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Wed, Oct 28
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£514
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Wed, Oct 28
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£524
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Fri, Oct 30
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£531
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Fri, Oct 30
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£541
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Tue, Oct 27 – Mon, Nov 2
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£1,098
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Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1
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£1,154
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Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1
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Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2
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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£506

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,088

Cheapest round-trip

£1,098

Average round-trip

£1,239

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.

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
Gregorio Luperón International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
240
Flight distance
1521 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Copa Airlines
---11---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Copa Airlines
---11---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Copa Airlines
---11---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Copa Airlines
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Plata to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
Air TransatTSCTSNo

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
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
159
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
79%
31°C25°C
17 Oct
86%
30°C24°C
Sunday
11 Oct
88%
29°C25°C
18 Oct
90%
28°C25°C
Monday
12 Oct
90%
29°C24°C
19 Oct
87%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
90%
28°C24°C
20 Oct
84%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
91%
27°C24°C
21 Oct
87%
29°C24°C
Thursday
15 Oct
91%
26°C24°C
22 Oct
81%
29°C24°C
Friday
16 Oct
51%
29°C25°C
23 Oct
84%
29°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Puerto Plata and Panama is 1521 km. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, and Air Transat. Puerto Plata and Panama have 240 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Puerto Plata to Panama?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Plata and Panama takes around 2.7 hours.

What is the flight distance between Puerto Plata and Panama?

The flight distance between Puerto Plata and Panama is 1521 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Plata and Panama?

Several carriers operate flights between Puerto Plata and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Plata?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Plata and Toronto, New York, Frankfurt, Calgary, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Ottawa, Cancún, Montreal, Vienna, Medellín, Hartford, Malé, Houston, Düsseldorf, Milwaukee, Chicago, Budapest, Djerba, Goa.

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 Puerto Plata?

The main airport in Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperón International. It is also served by Las Américas International, Cibao International, La Isabela International, Gregorio Luperón International, Samaná El Catey International.

Which airlines fly between Puerto Plata and Panama?

Currently, you can fly between Puerto Plata and Panama with JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, Air Transat.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata and Panama?

Traveling between Puerto Plata 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.

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