Travelling from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bucaramanga.
Choose from four weekly Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 06:54 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest you can take. Copa Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 07:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BGA to PTY flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Copa Airlines.
With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BGA to PTY flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGA and PTY:
El Dorado International Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is ₹ 15,255. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 25,431. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGA to PTY.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BGA to PTY.
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Handy information about Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Of the departures from Palonegro International Airport, 64.49% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Palonegro International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near BGA? If you're catching an early flight from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Panama City. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Palonegro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BGA to PTY sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Panama waiting to be discovered. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another must-experience destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
