Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Panama City: what you need to know
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is 15 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
For a relaxed start to your ADL to Panama City flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near ADL:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adelaide Airport, data shows 75.6% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Panama City
1.628 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Panama City flight. A return plane ticket right now is 1.516 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ADL to Panama City. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Panama City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Once your flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to PAC. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your ADL to Panama City flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at PAC can get you a lower rate.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Step off your flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City and make your way to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Panama City is around 16 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and usually takes 20 minutes to drive there.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel near BLB. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your ADL to Panama City flight:
Whether you'd like a compact for a solo getaway or a full-size SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the ideal Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available here from providers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from BLB about one week ahead of your flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Panama City
Visit Panama City during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Panama City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking an Adelaide Airport to Panama City plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ADL to Panama City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Panama City, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Casco Viejo, Panama Canal Museum and Cinta Costera are attractions you won't want to skip in Panama City.
Explore more of Panama
David is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Panama City. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Parque Cervantes, Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Panama, consider Santiago de Veraguas, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios are the start of reasons to visit.
