Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bogota.
Choose from 200 weekly El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 04:38 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 19:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your BOG to PTY flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, so jetting off to Panama City (and then seeing more of Panama!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AVIANCA.
With a dependable 91.06% of services arriving on schedule, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BOG to PTY flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOG and PTY:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Currently, R 2,709 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,113. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BOG to PTY, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BOG to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
When it comes to El Dorado International Airport's on-time performance, 72.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to El Dorado International Airport from central Bogota, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BOG? If you've booked an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you want to go to Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOG to PTY in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you want to check out another side of Panama, consider Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are highlights.
