Travelling from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Panama City.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PTY to CAN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between PTY and CAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Right now, R 13,049 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 23,135. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PTY to CAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PTY to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from PTY reach their destination without delay.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PTY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PTY to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Dongguan is another standout destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No journey is complete without experiencing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
