Travelling from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Panama City.
Your flight from Panama City to LHR 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 travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to LHR leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. 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 takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Panama City to LHR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaving from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) with a stopover. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a busy connecting point.
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.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Panama City to London Heathrow Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Panama City to London Heathrow Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London is around 26 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport is R 7,511. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,250. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Panama City to LHR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Lock in a Panama City to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to London Heathrow Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in London when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 145 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
