Travelling from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Panama City. Explore your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when organising your flight from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ).
Take off on a direct Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Mendoza is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Panama City. El Plumerillo International Airport is located in Mendoza.
The most popular route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. Copa Airlines operates a 3:28pm departure between PTY and MDZ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Panama City to MDZ.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) operate out of this terminal.
Copa Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport departing from PTY.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PTY and MDZ is Copa Airlines.
With an impressive 93.62% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Panama City to MDZ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is one option when departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
PTY is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
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Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Is around BLB 16 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
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Getting from El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ) to central Mendoza
El Plumerillo International Airport to central Mendoza is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport is R 5,534. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,753. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to MDZ.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ). July is the peak month for travel to Mendoza. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Lock in a Panama City to MDZ plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mendoza to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mendoza
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mendoza right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to El Plumerillo International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Ciudad de mendoza, Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia and Parque General San Martin are major attractions which should feature on any good Mendoza itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Mendoza has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Argentina waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north of Mendoza, a visit to San Juan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Plaza Espana, Mercado Artesanal and Museo Don Julio.
San Luis is another standout destination in Argentina and is around 225 kilometres east of Mendoza. No trip is complete without visiting Iglesia Catedral de San Luis, Plaza Independencia and Casa De Las Culturas.
