Travelling from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Bocas Del Toro and Panama City follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BOC to PTY flight.
Flying during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. 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 Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
96 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 233 €. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BOC to PTY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
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Handy information about Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
To reach Bocas Del Toro Airport from central Bocas Del Toro, it'll take about 0 hours if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 0.32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BOC:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're coming in on a late Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Travel at your own pace with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and see more of Panama City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOC to PTY sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Panama just waiting to be discovered. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
