Flying from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Barcelona is six hours ahead of Panama City. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to BCN.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to BCN leaving from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PTY land on schedule 88% of the time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Add a stopover to your journey at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a key transfer point for flights from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) out of Panama Pacifico International Airport.
BLB is about 6 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to BCN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 88% of them landing as expected.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BCN and turn out the lights sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona is about 13 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, R 7,462 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,377. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to BCN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Panama City to BCN.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Panama City to BCN plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Panama City to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Barcelona when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Sagrada Familia followed by Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.