Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is nine hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your DXB to PTY flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and PTY include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Orlando International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is R 8,083. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 17,947. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DXB to PTY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to PTY.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Book a hotel near PTY if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to PTY in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Start your sightseeing at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.