Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Panama City: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Lima (the location of Jorge Chavez International Airport) and Panama City share the same timezone — UTC-5.
With 42 flights a week between the two airports, Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 02:15. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from LIM to PTY is with Copa Airlines at 16:40.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your LIM to Panama City flight.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City ticket. Start your journey at LIM and end it at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from LIM to Panama City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The journey from central Lima to LIM takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near LIM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
81.53% of flights leaving Jorge Chavez International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LIM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Panama City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City flight is ₹ 17,387. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 38,123. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LIM to Panama City.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from LIM to Panama City.
Snag an affordable flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the centre of Panama City takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to PTY if you have a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX to explore Panama City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your flight from LIM to Panama City can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
After your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near PAC. Settle in and get cosy after your LIM to Panama City flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from PAC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is about 16 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel close to BLB. Check in to one of these stays after your LIM to Panama City flight:
Be in control of the next leg of your journey with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Around one week before your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City is the ideal time to book your vehicle from BLB. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Panama City
Visit Panama City during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from LIM to Panama City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Panama City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
Casco Viejo and Panama Canal Museum are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Panama City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cinta Costera.
Explore more of Panama
David is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Panama City. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Parque Cervantes, Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Panama, head for Santiago de Veraguas, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios are highlights.
