Flying from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Philadelphia and Panama City (where Panama City Tocumen International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to PTY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to PTY. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is around 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to PTY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights departing Trenton-Mercer Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
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Getting from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
R 4,332 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport. A return flight starts at R 9,206. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Philadelphia to PTY, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). January is the busiest month to travel to Panama City. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in September.
When booking your Philadelphia to PTY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Panama City Tocumen International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Panama City when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Casco Viejo followed by Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Take your adventure further and explore more of Panama. Santiago de Veraguas is around 209 kilometres southwest of Panama City and has no shortage of things to see and do, including Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Panama, consider Penonomé, about 121 kilometres southwest of Panama City. Charco Verde, Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar and Balneario El Potrero are key highlights.
