Flying from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Panama City.
Your flight from Panama City to TIJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Panama City to TIJ leaving from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
PTY is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
88% of flights departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to BLB in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico International Airport the day before your Panama City to TIJ flight:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88% of them touching down as planned.
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TIJ:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Panama City to Tijuana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana International Airport, central Tijuana is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
R 4,314 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport. Return flights start at R 9,102. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to TIJ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Panama City to Tijuana International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Panama City to TIJ.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). January is the most popular month to visit Tijuana. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in November.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Panama City to TIJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tijuana
Start your Tijuana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Tijuana International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Tijuana when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Tijuana Beach Promenade followed by Epic Adventure Park and LETRERO DE TIJUANA.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Tijuana, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its leading attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
San Luis Rio Colorado is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. No journey is complete without experiencing Alhóndiga de granaditas, Museo Regional de San Luis Rio Colorado and Museo Interino.
