Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Panama City.
Flights from PTY to CDG start at 19:45 — the first with Air France. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Air France. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PTY to CDG flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Paris (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers PTY to CDG flights is Air France. Its services land as planned 68.29% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PTY and CDG:
Miami International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is R 9,173. A return fare right now is R 13,278. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PTY to CDG by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PTY to CDG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Tocumen International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to PTY:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Tocumen International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTY to CDG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
