Flying from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP): what you need to know
Your MEM to ECP flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Memphis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEM and ECP include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
When it comes to Memphis International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Memphis International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Memphis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MEM:
Arriving at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Step off your Memphis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option within easy reach of ECP, unpack your bags at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport.
Pick up a Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to central Panama City
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
June is the most popular month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Panama City in January.
The warmest month in Panama City is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Memphis International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEM to ECP in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres east of Panama City, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Atlanta, about 418 kilometres north of Panama City. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are key highlights.
