Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Managua is one hour behind Panama City and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from PTY to MGA start at 12:01 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 21:30 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can choose from 110 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PTY to MGA flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. 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 is your ticket to exploring Managua (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Nicaragua!). Browse the direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PTY to MGA flights, with 92.55% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PTY and MGA:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
223 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Return flights start at 284 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PTY to MGA, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY land on time.
To get to Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near PTY:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Explore without limits with an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and find adventure across Managua and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Augusto C Sandino International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Managua. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Managua based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Managua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTY to MGA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nicaragua
León is just one of the many places in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've seen Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.
Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua and is around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. No trip is complete without dropping by La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.