Travelling from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA): What you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport flight.
Queen Beatrix International Airport is located in Oranjestad. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Panama City.
The most popular route is from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), with 14 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PTY to AUA is the 9:12am Copa Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:56am with Copa Airlines.
Your flight from Panama City to AUA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can jump on a direct flight from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) out of Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport leaving from PTY.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between PTY and AUA is Copa.
Copa is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 82.61% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
PTY is about 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Panama City Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
88% of flights departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to BLB in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico International Airport the day before your Panama City to AUA flight:
The majority of flights that depart Panama Pacifico International Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 88%.
About Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near AUA and get cosy, quick:
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Getting from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to central Oranjestad
Queen Beatrix International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Oranjestad. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Right now, 177 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 348 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Panama City to AUA, book your ticket nine months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport tickets is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), while January is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Oranjestad based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Oranjestad is September, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Panama City to AUA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Oranjestad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Oranjestad right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Queen Beatrix International Airport:
Manchebo Beach and Druif Beach are just two of the top attractions to put on your Oranjestad to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Renaissance Island.