Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Panama City: what you need to know
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is ten hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located.
To avoid missing your CCU to Panama City flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
CCU is around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CCU:
Of the departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Panama City
The best price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City flight is $1,187. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,434. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CCU to Panama City, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from CCU to Panama City.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the centre of Panama City takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Go where the road takes you with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Panama City.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Central Panama City is located around 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near PAC. Kick back and get cosy after your CCU to Panama City flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City has arrived. Central Panama City is about 16 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to BLB. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your CCU to Panama City flight:
Whether you're after a mini for solo travel or a roomy SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the range of wheels available from providers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from BLB one week before your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City for the best deals.
Best time to go to Panama City
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Visit Panama City in low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to Panama City in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Panama City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Casco Viejo, Panama Canal Museum and Cinta Costera are top attractions which should feature on any good Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
David is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored after you've seen Panama City. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Parque Cervantes, Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City, Santiago de Veraguas is another favourite stop in Panama. No visit is complete without checking out Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios.
