Flying from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Panama City. Explore your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when planning your flight from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS).
The average duration of a direct Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Nassau is one hour ahead of Panama City. Lynden Pindling International Airport is located in Nassau, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). You can pick from 3 direct services every week. Copa Airlines operates a 7:25am departure between PTY and NAS.
Your flight from Panama City to NAS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) can be booked from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport with Copa Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from PTY.
Copa Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from PTY to NAS.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 92.59% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Panama City to NAS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PTY and NAS include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Tocumen International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY reach their destination on time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can reach PAC from the centre of Panama City in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Panama City to NAS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Heading 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.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving as planned, BLB is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near NAS and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lynden Pindling International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from FlexWays, Budget or Avis to explore Nassau and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport is R 4,602. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,613. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to NAS.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Nassau. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Nassau is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Panama City to NAS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nassau
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Lynden Pindling International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nassau:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Beautiful beach, Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis are must-visits when exploring Nassau.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Nassau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Bahamas you should also see. Around 209 kilometres north-west of Nassau, a trip to Lucaya will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like St. Paul's Methodist Church, Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy and Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Nassau, Freeport is another essential stop in the Bahamas. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Shark Alley, Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach.