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How much do flights to Panama City cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£246

Nonstop flights in May

£132 – £135

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

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
Simón Bolívar International
Arrive to
Tocumen International
Average flights per week
276
Flight distance
608 km
Worth visiting
Panama Canal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Santa Marta 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
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Copa Airlines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Copa Airlines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Copa Airlines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Santa Marta to Panama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
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
23 May
90%
31°C25°C
30 May
85%
29°C24°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
30°C25°C
31 May
87%
29°C26°C
Monday
25 May
89%
30°C24°C
1 Jun
89%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
26 May
87%
29°C25°C
2 Jun
87%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
86%
30°C24°C
3 Jun
89%
31°C25°C
Thursday
28 May
78%
30°C24°C
4 Jun
84%
30°C24°C
Friday
29 May
89%
28°C25°C
5 Jun
88%
30°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport. The distance between Santa Marta and Panama is 608 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Sansa Air. Santa Marta and Panama have 276 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Santa Marta to Panama?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Marta and Panama takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Santa Marta and Panama?
The flight distance between Santa Marta and Panama is 608 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Santa Marta and Panama?
Several carriers operate flights between Santa Marta and Panama. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santa Marta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santa Marta and Bogotá, Medellín, London, Cali, Pereira, San Andrés, Cartagena, Armenia, Bucaramanga, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cúcuta, Miami, Guatemala City, Cancún, Rio de Janeiro, Neiva, Huila, Orlando, Denver, Mexico City.
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 Santa Marta?
The main airport in Santa Marta is Simón Bolívar International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Las Brujas, Alfonso López Pumarejo, Almirante Padilla.
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 Santa Marta and Panama?
Currently, you can fly between Santa Marta and Panama with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines, Sansa Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Santa Marta and Panama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Santa Marta 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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