Travelling from Paris to Panama City: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Panama City. Explore your options for flying out of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Hop off your plane in Panama City at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Take a direct Paris to Panama City flight and you'll be flying for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Panama City is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to PTY is the 13:50 Air France option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 14:00 with Air France.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Paris to Panama City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Panama City
Score cheap Paris to Panama City flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
May is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Panama City. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jet off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Panama City. From CDG, you can travel directly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Be on the lookout for deals with Air France. This airline offers direct Paris to Panama City plane tickets from CDG.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Paris to Panama City flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Panama City, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
61.46% of flights taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your Paris to Panama City flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Panama City are:
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Panama City? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When searching for a ticket from Paris to Panama City out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Panama City flight with time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from BVA touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 66.39% of the time.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is approximately 18 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Explore without limits 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Panama City flight.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Panama City, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near BLB. Settle in and get cosy after your Paris to Panama City flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at PAC can help you lock in a better rate.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Travel to the centre after your flight from Paris to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is around 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to get to by car.
Start your trip without stressing over how to reach your next stop with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted companies here like Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
If you're after a specific model or make, book your ride from BLB about one week ahead of your flight from Paris to Panama City. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Panama City
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Panama City, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Panama City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Paris to Panama City ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Panama City right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Paris to Panama City:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are must-visits when exploring Panama City.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Panama waiting to be explored. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. No visit is complete without checking out Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.