Travelling from Panama City to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Panama City to Frankfurt. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major gateways.
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Panama City to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is six hours ahead of Panama City and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Panama City to Frankfurt is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from PTY to FRA is the 11:05 Condor service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 12:15 with Condor.
To ensure you don't miss your Panama City to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Frankfurt
Score cheap Panama City to Frankfurt flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Panama City to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Lock in a cheap Panama City to Frankfurt flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jet off from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on a nonstop flight from Panama City to Frankfurt. From PTY, you can fly straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Check out the promotions with Condor. This airline offers direct Panama City to Frankfurt plane tickets out of PTY.
We make it a cinch to book a Panama City to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Panama City to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Tocumen International Airport:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from PTY.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Give yourself a moment to recharge during your Panama City to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one of the options between Panama Pacifico Airport and Frankfurt.
Depending on traffic, you can drive to BLB from Panama City's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Panama City to Frankfurt? Relax in a hotel near Panama Pacifico Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Most flights that depart Panama Pacifico Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Panama City to Frankfurt. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Panama City to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Tuck yourself in after your Panama City to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to Frankfurt. April is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Panama City to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Panama City to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the big attractions to put on your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.
