Travelling from Panama City to Rome: what you need to know
Panama City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Rome departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Balboa Airport (BLB).
When landing in Rome, Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) are the major entry points.
Rome is six hours ahead of Panama City and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Panama City to Rome flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Rome
To find cheap Panama City to Rome flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Panama City to Rome flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Rome, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
88% of flights leaving Panama City Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PTY.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
BLB is about 5 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Panama City to Rome, kick back in one of these hotels near Balboa Airport:
Flights from Balboa Airport are known for their punctuality, with 88% of them touching down as expected.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near FCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to Rome. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Rome flight.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Panama City to Rome, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Panama City to Rome, unwind at a hotel near CIA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving taxi lines. Pick up a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from CIA one week in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Panama City to Rome. August is the most popular month for a trip to Rome. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Panama City to Rome ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Rome:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill are must-visits when exploring Rome.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres northwest of Rome, a trip to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and San Carlo Theatre are key highlights.