Flying from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Caracas's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Caracas one hour ahead of Panama City.
You can choose from 21 weekly Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PTY to CCS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Caracas, Venezuela. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Copa on this route.
Copa is the most punctual carrier that operates PTY to CCS flights, with 69.64% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PTY and CCS:
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
Curacao Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Caracas Airport (CCS)
R 4,457 is currently the best price for a one-way Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,161. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PTY to CCS, book your journey two months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PTY to CCS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport.
Handy information about Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart PTY reach their destination without delay.
To reach Panama City Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near PTY:
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Pick up a Caracas Airport rental car and discover Caracas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Caracas Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Caracas Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Caracas Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Caracas. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Caracas. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Caracas Airport for September if you want to explore Caracas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PTY to CCS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres west of Caracas, a visit to Maracay will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
If you're ready to explore another side of Venezuela, consider Valencia, roughly 129 kilometres west of Caracas. Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park are key highlights.
