Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take 4 hours 21 minutes. Houston and Panama City are in the same timezone (UTC-5), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Each week, there are 27 flights from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 02:20 United Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from PTY to IAH is 19:56 with United Airlines.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between PTY and IAH:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 207 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 340 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 6 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PTY to IAH.
The cheapest month for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PTY to IAH. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
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Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, Tocumen International Airport can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Houston. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Houston in February.
Book your flight from Tocumen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PTY to IAH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
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