Travelling from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Panama City. Explore your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when searching for a flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 19 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Panama City and Barranquilla (where Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Copa at 22:20. Go for the first PTY to BAQ departure operated by Wingo at 08:26 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Panama City to BAQ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Go straight to your destination from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Nonstop flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) can be booked from here.
Copa is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport leaving from PTY.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Panama City to BAQ that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PTY and BAQ include:
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport (ADZ)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
PTY is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)? Browse the fares jetting out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
From BLB, direct flights from Panama City to BAQ can be booked with Wingo.
Break up your flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Panama Pacifico Airport and BAQ are:
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The drive from central Panama City to BLB usually takes 22 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 16 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to BAQ:
About Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BAQ:
Getting from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barranquilla. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is R 1,401. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,856. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Panama City to BAQ.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices go down. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Panama City to BAQ.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Barranquilla. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Before booking a flight from Panama City to BAQ, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Barranquilla, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 23ºC and 33ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
More about Barranquilla
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barranquilla:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro are essential stops on your Barranquilla itinerary.
Complete your Barranquilla trip with a car rental
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