Travelling from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
Book a direct Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 15 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Panama City.
You can pick from 7 direct flights every week between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). This is the most popular route, with KLM offering a 6:45pm departure from PTY to AMS.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to AMS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from PTY, you can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PTY and AMS is KLM.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is KLM. Its services land as scheduled 71.67% of the time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to AMS departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Tocumen International Airport:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to AMS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
You can book a plane ticket from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leaving from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) with a stopover. Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) is a busy connecting point.
If you're making your way to BLB from central Panama City, it'll take you about 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 16 kilometres.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 13 kilometres from central Amsterdam. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 365 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 660 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Panama City to AMS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Panama City to AMS.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Panama City to AMS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Panama City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are must-visits when exploring Amsterdam.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
Groningen is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without experiencing Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
