Travelling from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
Panama City has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Expect to be travelling for 6 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight.
Asuncion is two hours ahead of Panama City. Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located in Asuncion, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), with 14 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from PTY to ASU is the 3:34pm Copa Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:34pm with Copa Airlines.
Your flight from Panama City to ASU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from PTY.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PTY and ASU is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.07% of its services landing on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Panama City to ASU departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Tocumen International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY land on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can get to PAC from central Panama City in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport the day before your Panama City to ASU flight:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
When looking for a plane ticket from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
Making your way to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving as planned, BLB is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ASU and get cosy, quick:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Silvio Pettirossi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Asuncion's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
At the moment, R 5,428 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,215. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to ASU. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). Visit Asuncion in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Panama City to ASU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Asuncion, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Asuncion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Asuncion right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Centro Cultural Guaraní, Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) and Catholic church of the Recoleta are must-do's during your Asuncion adventure.
Explore more of Paraguay
Ciudad del Este is just one of the many places in Paraguay waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Asuncion. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Iguacu, Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Itaipu binacional.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Paraguay, consider Encarnacion, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Asuncion. Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua are key reasons to visit.