Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Panama City and Kingston are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from PTY to KIN start at 11:55 — the first with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 11:57 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PTY to KIN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kingston — and maybe even more of Jamaica if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.
With a dependable 94.29% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PTY to KIN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PTY and KIN:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
Lynden Pindling International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
291 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 357 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from PTY to KIN, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PTY to KIN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PTY.
To reach Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PTY:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIN instead:
Grab a Norman Manley International Airport rental car and explore Kingston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Island Car Rentals, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Norman Manley International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport to central Kingston has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kingston. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport for August if you want to explore Kingston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PTY to KIN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Spanish Town is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kingston. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston, Portmore is another essential stop in Jamaica. Start your sightseeing at Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail.
