Flying from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
Jump on a direct Panama City to Matecana International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Pereira (where Matecana International Airport is located) and Panama City share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Matecana International Airport (PEI) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Copa Airlines at 6:39pm. Go for the first PTY to PEI departure with Copa Airlines at 11:51am if you'd rather get a move on.
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 board your flight from Panama City to PEI.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can hop on a direct flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI) departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
You'll find a direct flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport with Copa Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from PTY.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Copa Airlines from PTY to PEI.
Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 91.46% of its services arriving as scheduled.
PTY is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Panama City to PEI flight? Relax in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI) with one or more stops departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BLB and PEI:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Planning to travel to BLB from central Panama City? The airport is located around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Panama City to Matecana 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 early:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PEI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Matecana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and explore beyond Pereira's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Panama City to Matecana International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Matecana International Airport is R 1,487. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,049. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to PEI.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Panama City to Matecana International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, 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 Matecana International Airport (PEI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Matecana International Airport (PEI), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Pereira based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Panama City to PEI plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Matecana International Airport in August when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Pereira
Start your Pereira trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Matecana International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Paisaje Cultural Cafetero and Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente are a couple of big attractions to put on your Pereira must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
If you want to check out another great destination in Colombia, consider Cali, about 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park are key highlights.
