Travelling from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Panama City. Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS) taking off from here.
Take a direct Panama City to Piarco International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Port Of Spain is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain.
Choose from 10 direct flights every week between Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Piarco International Airport (POS). This is the most popular route, with Copa Airlines offering a 9:10am departure from PTY to POS.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Panama City to POS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS) depart from this terminal.
Copa Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport departing from PTY.
Copa is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PTY to POS.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Copa. Its services arrive as planned 68.67% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to POS departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)
Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
88% of flights leaving Panama City Tocumen International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
BLB is about 6 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to POS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 88% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near POS and hit the lights earlier:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Panama City to Piarco International Airport flight.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Piarco International Airport is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Port Of Spain. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Piarco International Airport is R 5,910. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,127. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to POS.
The best month for finding cheap Panama City to Piarco International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
August is when most people book flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS). Plan your visit to Port Of Spain in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Panama City to POS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Piarco International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Port Of Spain
Start your Port Of Spain trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Port Of Spain visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Holy Trinity Cathedral, Queen's Park Savannah and Royal Botanical Gardens.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
You've visited Port Of Spain, now it's time to discover other corners of Trinidad and Tobago. Journey about 97 kilometres northeast to Scarborough to check off its leading attractions. From Orange Hill Nature Ranch to Fort King George and Scarborough Botanical Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.