Flying from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City one hour ahead of Managua.
Choose from 30 weekly Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 03:11 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest available. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:06.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MGA to PTY flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Copa Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 84.21% of services landing on schedule, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MGA to PTY flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MGA and PTY include:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 150 €. A return plane ticket is currently 301 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MGA to PTY.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MGA to PTY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Augusto C Sandino International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MGA land at their destination as scheduled 86.1% of the time.
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Managua. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MGA? If you're catching an early flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Follow your own route with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and venture far and wide through Panama City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the most popular month for flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Panama City in February.
Lock in your flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Panama City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MGA to PTY around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another must-experience destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No journey is complete without experiencing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
