Flying from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA): What you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average time for a direct Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport flight.
Reina Beatrix International Airport is located in Oranjestad. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services each week. You can get from PTY to AUA on Copa Airlines's 9:12am departure.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Panama City to AUA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport with Copa Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from PTY.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PTY and AUA is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier. A reliable 90.8% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
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86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can arrive at PAC from the centre of Panama City in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
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Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
If you're on your way to BLB from the centre of Panama City, it takes about 20 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 16 kilometres.
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With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving when they should, BLB is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
About Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
If you have a late flight from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AUA:
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport is 137 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 265 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Panama City to AUA, book your plane ticket nine months before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport tickets is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Visit Oranjestad in May for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Panama City to AUA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Oranjestad, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Reina Beatrix International Airport in February when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Oranjestad
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You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Oranjestad when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Aruba Premier Boat and Dive followed by De Palm Island and Manchebo Beach.