Travelling from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
The average time for a direct Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport flight is 2 hours.
Norman Manley International Airport is located in Kingston. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
The busiest route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN). You can pick from 4 direct services each week. Copa Airlines operates a 11:55am departure between PTY and KIN.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Panama City to KIN.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Fly without interruptions from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Direct flights from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) operate from here.
When departing from PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Copa Airlines from PTY to KIN.
Copa Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 94.29% of its services arriving on schedule.
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY reach their destination without delay.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Panama City to KIN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Planning to travel to BLB from the centre of Panama City? The airport is located around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport flight:
BLB has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KIN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Norman Manley International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Island Car Rentals, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Kingston and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport flight.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kingston. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
R 5,600 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport. Return flights start from R 6,716. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to KIN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Kingston. August is when most people book flights from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Panama City to KIN plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kingston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Kingston
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Norman Manley International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kingston:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains are must-visits when exploring Kingston.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be explored after you've seen Kingston. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Sandals Cay, Tropical Bliss and Coral Gardens Neighbourhood Beach.
Savanna-la-Mar is another sought-after destination in Jamaica and is around 145 kilometres west of Kingston. No journey is complete without visiting Lost Beach, Paradise Park and Arch Leading to Shore.
