Flying from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Panama City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City.
Panama City is one hour behind Oranjestad, where Queen Beatrix International Airport is located. Panama City observes the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from AUA to PTY is the 13:11 Copa Airlines option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 15:58 with Copa Airlines.
To avoid missing your AUA to Panama City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Begin your trip at AUA and fly straight to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City tickets.
Copa Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City.
AUA is about 3 kilometres from central Oranjestad. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near AUA:
75% of flights taking off from Queen Beatrix International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Panama City
ر.ق. 769 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City flight. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,572. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AUA to Panama City.
The best month for finding cheap Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near PTY if you have a late flight from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from AUA to Panama City.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) is roughly 6 kilometres from central Panama City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to BLB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your AUA to Panama City flight:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BLB one week in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Panama City
January is the busiest month for flights from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City. To skip the crowds, head to Panama City in September.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUA to Panama City in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Panama City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Panama City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan), Casco Viejo and Independence Square are top sights which should be on any well-planned Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Journey around 322 kilometres west to David to tick off its leading attractions. From Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia to Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Your travels through Panama isn't complete without visiting Santiago de Veraguas. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 193 kilometres southwest of Panama City.
