Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Matecana International Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Pereira's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City.
Each week, there are ten Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 11:51 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:55 with Copa Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PTY to PEI flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Pereira (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is easy with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PTY to PEI flights. A reliable 91.46% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PTY and PEI:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Currently, R 2,506 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,626. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from PTY to PEI, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PTY to PEI.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY reach their destination without delay.
Central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport is approximately 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.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Book a hotel near PEI if you're catching a late Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Matecana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car to explore Pereira and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Matecana International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Pereira. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Pereira based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Pereira is February, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Tocumen International Airport to Matecana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PTY to PEI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Colombia, consider Cali, about 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among its highlights.
