Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ATH to PTY flight.
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 is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and PTY:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Newark Liberty International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is R 5,693. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,122. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to PTY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATH to PTY.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of 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 drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Panama City in February.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you want to explore 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). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to PTY sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another well-known destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without seeing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.