Travelling from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Panama City. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
You can pick from 5 direct services every week between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). This is the most popular route, with Air France offering a 7:40pm departure from PTY to CDG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Panama City to CDG, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
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 Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can be booked from this terminal.
Air France is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport taking off from PTY.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between PTY and CDG is Air France.
With 68.29% of services arriving as planned, Air France is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Panama City to CDG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of 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.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Tocumen International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can get to PAC from the centre of Panama City in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Panama City to CDG flight? Check in to a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Booking a plane ticket from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to CDG:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Travelling to BLB from central Panama City? The airport is located around 16 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Panama Pacifico Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CDG and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Go where the road takes you with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The centre of Paris is around 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 461 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 755 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Panama City to CDG, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Panama City to CDG.
Find a cheap flight from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Paris. June is when most people book flights from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Panama City to CDG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Charles de Gaulle Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Louve and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north of Paris, a visit to Lille will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
If you're looking to explore another corner of France, head for Reims, roughly 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are highlights.
