Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Panama City and Bogota share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from PTY to BOG start from 07:32 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:31 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 85 weekly Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PTY to BOG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AVIANCA has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AVIANCA.
Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PTY to BOG flights, with 86.9% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PTY and BOG:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, R 2,486 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,014. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PTY to BOG, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PTY to BOG.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 86.03% of the time.
To reach Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PTY:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOG if you're taking a late Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and chase adventure across Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from El Dorado International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to central Bogota has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bogota in April.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to explore Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTY to BOG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are among its highlights.
