Travelling from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Panama City's main base, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL).
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Panama City. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located in Guadalajara.
Take your pick of 8 direct flights a week between Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). This is the busiest route, with Copa Airlines offering a 6:41pm departure from PTY to GDL.
To ensure you catch your flight from Panama City to GDL, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) operate out of this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport with Copa Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from PTY.
Copa is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PTY to GDL.
With a reliable 91.67% of services landing on schedule, Copa is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to GDL leaving from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PTY make it to their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of the options between Panama Pacifico International Airport and GDL.
You can arrive at BLB from the centre of Panama City in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Panama City to GDL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Panama Pacifico International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GDL and hit the lights earlier:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
R 3,581 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. A return flight starts from R 6,719. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to GDL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Panama City to GDL.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). January is the busiest month to visit Guadalajara. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
Before locking in your Panama City to GDL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Guadalajara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Guadalajara right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Panama City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO are attractions you won't want to skip in Guadalajara.
Explore more of Mexico
León de los Aldama is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guadalajara. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.
