Travelling from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Panama City: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is one hour behind Caracas.
Choose from 19 services each week between Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) and Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). This is the most popular flight route.
To avoid rushing for your CCS to Panama City flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Begin your journey at CCS and fly straight to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City tickets.
Copa Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from CCS to Panama City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Curacao International Airport (CUR)
Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport (MAR)
Travelling from central Caracas to CCS takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CCS:
65% of flights that take off from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Panama City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City flight is 253 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 415 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from CCS to Panama City, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before your flight from CCS to Panama City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Following your flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near BLB. Kick back and get cosy after your CCS to Panama City flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from BLB one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City. January is the most popular month to travel to Panama City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CCS to Panama City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport to Panama City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan), Casco Viejo and Independence Square are must-do's during your Panama City adventure.
Explore more of Panama
David is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Panama City. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia, Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden.
Have time for another stop? Set out for Santiago de Veraguas. It's located about 193 kilometres southwest of Panama City and features highlights like Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas.