Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt six hours ahead of Panama City.
To ensure you get on your PTY to FRA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PTY and FRA include:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 4,228. A round-trip ticket right now is R 10,266. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PTY to FRA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from PTY to FRA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PTY.
Central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PTY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're catching a late Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTY to FRA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.