Travelling from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Panama City's main base, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Panama City to Matecana International Airport flight.
Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Matecana International Airport (PEI) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:51am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from PTY to PEI is with Copa Airlines at 6:39pm.
Your flight from Panama City to PEI won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
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 Matecana International Airport (PEI) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from PTY, you can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Copa is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PTY to PEI.
Copa leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.43% of its services landing as scheduled.
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart PTY reach their destination on time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
You can arrive at BLB from central Panama City in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to PEI flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Panama Pacifico International Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 88%.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Consider staying in a hotel near PEI if you have a late flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Panama City to Matecana International Airport flight.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Central Pereira is around 6 kilometres from Matecana International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Currently, R 2,092 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Matecana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,092. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Panama City to PEI by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Panama City to Matecana International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Pereira. January is when most people book flights from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Panama City to PEI plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Matecana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Pereira
Start your Pereira trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Pereira when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Paisaje Cultural Cafetero followed by Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.