Flying from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Panama City's main airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) taking off from either of these bases.
Bocas Del Toro's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City. Bocas Del Toro Airport is located in Bocas Del Toro.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Panama City to BOC.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there 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)
PTY is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination on time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Looking to fly out of Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)? Direct Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From PAC, direct flights from Panama City to BOC are offered by Air Panama.
Air Panama is the top choice for bookings on the PAC to BOC route.
You can get to PAC from the centre of Panama City in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Panama City to BOC flight? Relax in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
If you're making the trip to BLB from central Panama City, it'll take you about 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 16 kilometres.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport flight:
BLB has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near BOC and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
At the moment, 120 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 237 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to BOC, book in advance. 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)
January is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC). Visit Bocas Del Toro in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Panama City to BOC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Bocas Del Toro, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Bocas Del Toro
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Bocas Del Toro Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bocas Del Toro:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. La Piscina Beach, Bocas Islands Adventours and Playa Bluff are must-do's during your Bocas Del Toro adventure.
Explore more of Panama
Bocas Del Toro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Panama you'll want to see. Around 105 kilometres south of Bocas Del Toro, a trip to David will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Municipal Park, Altos del Rio Park and Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia.
Arraiján is another essential stop in Panama and is around 290 kilometres east of Bocas Del Toro. No trip is complete without experiencing Arraiján Park, Goat Hill - Hiking Area and #2 La Hacienda Park.