Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Quito and Panama City are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 38 weekly Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 01:00 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest available. Copa Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your UIO to PTY flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Copa Airlines offers direct flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Copa Airlines on this route.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering UIO to PTY flights. An exceptional 95.56% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is R 2,506. A return plane ticket right now is R 4,751. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from UIO to PTY by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from UIO to PTY.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from UIO arrive at their destination as scheduled 88.71% of the time.
To reach Mariscal Sucre International Airport from central Quito, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near UIO. Whether you have an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PTY if you're catching a late Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from UIO to PTY in February. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Panama just waiting to be discovered. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you want to check out another major stop in Panama, head for Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are the start of reasons to visit.
