Flying from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City one hour ahead of Belize City.
Flights from BZE to PTY start at 17:23 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 17:31 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your BZE to PTY flight.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if you have time.
Copa Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for BZE to PTY flights, with 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BZE and PTY:
Cancun International Airport
Miami International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is R 4,201. A return ticket right now is R 5,207. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BZE to PTY.
The cheapest month for flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
80.18% of flights leaving Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BZE.
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Belize City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BZE. Whether you have an early flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead 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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The quietest month for a flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Panama City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BZE to PTY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Travel about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its popular sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, your itinerary will be busy.
Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
