Flying from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
The timezone in Caracas is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). This is the most popular route, with Copa Airlines offering a 8:46am departure from PTY to CCS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Panama City to CCS.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport with Copa Airlines. This leading airline offers services from PTY.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Copa Airlines between PTY and CCS.
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by 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 conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Tocumen International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport the day before your Panama City to CCS flight:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
You can book a plane ticket from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) with one or more stops departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BLB and CCS:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're heading to BLB from central Panama City, it takes around 20 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 16 kilometres.
Make catching an early Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
BLB has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
If you have a late flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CCS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
R 4,331 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport. A return flight starts from R 8,662. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Panama City to CCS, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Caracas based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Panama City to CCS plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Caracas to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Caracas
After booking your flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Caracas:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Museo de Bellas Artes, Mount Avila Cable Car and Eden El Avila National Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Caracas itinerary.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've done Caracas, now it's time to discover more of Venezuela. Travel about 121 kilometres south-west to Valencia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza Bolivar to Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Venezuela, head for Barquisimeto, roughly 257 kilometres west of Caracas. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto are among its highlights.
