Travelling from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC): what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Panama City's main airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). Explore your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) jetting off from either of these.
Bocas Del Toro Airport is located in Bocas Del Toro. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Panama City.
With 130 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) is the busiest route. Air Panama operates the earliest flight at 07:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from PTY to BOC is with Air Panama at 17:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Panama City to BOC.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
PTY is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) offers nonstop flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC).
Air Panama has direct flights from Panama City to BOC leaving from BLB. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in one go.
BLB is around 16 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to BOC:
About Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
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 Bocas Del Toro Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOC instead:
Getting from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to central Bocas Del Toro
From Bocas Del Toro Airport, Bocas Del Toro is approximately 0.32 kilometres away. It takes around 2 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport is 69 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 138 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Panama City to BOC, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Bocas Del Toro. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in January. This is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport.
Lock in your flight from Panama City to BOC for September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bocas Del Toro to range from 24ºC to 29ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bocas Del Toro
After booking your flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bocas Del Toro:
Starfish Beach and Boca del Drago are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Bocas Del Toro travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa Bluff.
Complete your Bocas Del Toro trip with a car rental
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