Flying from Piarco International Airport (POS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Port Of Spain.
You can choose from ten weekly Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 03:36 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest available. Copa Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:35.
Your POS to PTY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Panama City (and then seeing more of Panama!) is a snap with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for POS to PTY flights, with 96.47% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between POS and PTY:
Simon Bolivar International Airport
Miami International Airport
Cheddi Jagan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Piarco International Airport (POS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is $553. A return ticket right now is $644. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from POS to PTY, reserve your journey ten months before your departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from POS to PTY is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Piarco International Airport (POS)
Of the departures from Piarco International Airport, 78.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Piarco International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Port Of Spain. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near POS? If you've booked an early flight from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're coming in on a late Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near PTY:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
Book your flight from Piarco International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from POS to PTY sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Panama just waiting to be discovered. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without dropping by Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.