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3 stops

Sat, Oct 31

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£741

2 stops

Sun, Nov 1

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£771

2 stops

Tue, Oct 27

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£794

1 stop

Sun, Nov 1

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£800

1 stop

Wed, Oct 28

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£811

1 stop

Wed, Oct 28

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£819

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3 stops

Sat, Oct 31 – Sat, Nov 7

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,431

2 stops

Sun, Nov 1 – Sat, Nov 7

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,461

1 stop

Sun, Nov 1 – Sat, Nov 7

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,490

1 stop

Sun, Nov 1 – Thu, Nov 5

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,490

2 stops

Sun, Nov 1 – Fri, Nov 6

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,491

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Sun, Nov 1 – Fri, Nov 6

Riyadh RUHPanama PTY

£1,520

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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£741
Cheapest round-trip	£1,431
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Avianca

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
Official Airport Taxi	30-60 min	$30 – $35; fixed rate to city center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber / Ride-hailing	30-60 min	$18 – $30; varies by demand and route	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Metrobus to Albrook Terminal	60-90 min	$0.25 – $1.25; requires Metro card	every 15-30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metro Line 2 connection	45-75 min	$0.35; requires feeder bus to station	every 5-10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic
Private Transfer / Shuttle	30-60 min	$40 – $70; pre-booked; price per vehicle	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	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
Taxi from Albrook	10-20 min	$5 – $10; metered or negotiated	on-demand (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Metro Line 1 from Albrook	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

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Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Panama

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Panama

Average Weather

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	30°C	23°C
April	30°C	24°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	24°C
August	29°C	24°C
September	28°C	24°C
October	28°C	24°C
November	27°C	23°C
December	28°C	23°C

Hottest Month

30°C

April

Coldest month

23°C

January

Sunny days

169

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

3 Oct

90%

27°C25°C

10 Oct

83%

29°C25°C

Sunday

4 Oct

52%

28°C25°C

11 Oct

87%

29°C24°C

Monday

5 Oct

73%

29°C24°C

12 Oct

87%

29°C24°C

Tuesday

6 Oct

77%

29°C25°C

13 Oct

78%

29°C24°C

Wednesday

7 Oct

75%

29°C24°C

14 Oct

91%

28°C24°C

Thursday

8 Oct

82%

29°C26°C

15 Oct

90%

27°C25°C

Friday

9 Oct

85%

29°C25°C

16 Oct

88%

28°C24°C

Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Air Europa, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Iberia Airlines. Riyadh and Panama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.

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.

Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Panama?

Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Panama with Avianca, Air Europa, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines.

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

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

Traveling between Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh 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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