Flying from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Panama City: what you need to know
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bocas Del Toro (the location of Bocas Del Toro Airport).
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your BOC to Panama City flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
BOC is about 0.32 kilometres from central Bocas Del Toro. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BOC:
Bocas Del Toro Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BOC land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Panama City
132 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City flight. A return ticket right now is 245 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from BOC to Panama City, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PTY if you're coming in on a late flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Reserving your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from BOC to Panama City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Central Panama City is around 6 kilometres from Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB). Once your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your BOC to Panama City flight, settle in at a hotel near BLB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from BLB one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City. January is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from BOC to Panama City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City, browse our range of hotels including:
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Casco Viejo are just two of the top attractions to put on your Panama City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Panama just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres west of Panama City, a trip to David will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia, Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden.
Next? Set off for Santiago de Veraguas. It's located about 193 kilometres southwest of Panama City and boasts highlights like Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.