Flying from Bangkok to Panama City: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Panama City.
Touch down in Panama City at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Balboa Airport (BLB).
Panama City is 12 hours behind Bangkok and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Panama City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Panama City
To find cheap Bangkok to Panama City flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Finding a stopover on your Bangkok to Panama City flight is simple. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or explore a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A popular stop when departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is Istanbul Airport (IST).
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Panama City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 21 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Panama City:
60% of flights departing Don Mueang Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near PTY if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Panama City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Panama City Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC)
If you're staying in Panama City's centre (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 5 kilometres from Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC). Keep an eye out for any visitor information desks to help direct you after disembarking your flight from Bangkok to Panama City.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PAC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Bangkok to Panama City:
Thrifty, Avis and Alamo make collecting a Panama City Paitilla Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at PAC can land you a better rate.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
Hop off your flight from Bangkok to Panama City and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Panama City is around 5 kilometres from Balboa Airport (BLB) and usually takes 10 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in around 20 minutes.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Balboa Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BLB one week before your flight from Bangkok to Panama City for the best deals.
Best time to go to Panama City
March is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Panama City, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Panama City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Bangkok to Panama City ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Panama City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Panama City, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. San Felipe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient and Independence Square are popular attractions which should be on any good Panama City itinerary.