Flying from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Cartagena.
Each week, there are 84 Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:39 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:44 with Copa Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CTG to PTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to discovering Panama City (and perhaps some other great parts of Panama!). Check out the direct flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CTG to PTY flights, with 91.63% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTG and PTY:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 141 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 246 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTG to PTY.
The cheapest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
When it comes to Rafael Nunez International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.0% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cartagena to Rafael Nunez International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel near CTG? If you're boarding an early flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're coming in on a late Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTG to PTY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. No visit is complete without checking out Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.