Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Caracas is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City.
Flights from PTY to CCS start at 08:46 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PTY to CCS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Caracas — and maybe even more of Venezuela if your schedule allows.
Copa Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PTY and CCS include:
General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport
Hato International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight is R 3,215. A return ticket is currently R 7,559. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from PTY to CCS by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent 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 low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PTY land at their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PTY:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Caracas in February.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport for April if you want to go to Caracas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PTY to CCS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres west of Caracas, a visit to Maracay will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like El Ejército Las Ballenas Park, Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared.
If you want to check out another great destination in Venezuela, consider Valencia, roughly 129 kilometres west of Caracas. Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia are among the biggest draws.
