Travelling from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Berlin six hours ahead of Panama City.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PTY to BER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PTY and BER:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Madrid Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Currently, R 10,004 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,201. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from PTY to BER, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PTY to BER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 88% of the time.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to PTY:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Consider staying in a hotel near BER if you're on a late Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Berlin's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Berlin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for August if you'd like to explore Berlin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PTY to BER in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Berlin, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to tick off its top attractions. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Germany, consider Essen, roughly 451 kilometres west of Berlin. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are among the biggest draws.