Travelling from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is Panama City's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) departing from here.
7 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Panama City to Carrasco International Airport flight.
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Panama City. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
The busiest route is from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), with 21 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from PTY to MVD is the 12:16pm Copa Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 10:31pm with Copa Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Panama City to MVD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Get to your destination in one go from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Nonstop flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport with Copa Airlines. This top airline operates departures from PTY.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PTY and MVD is Copa.
Copa stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 84.44% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Panama City to MVD departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PTY arrive on schedule 88% of the time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Work a stopover into your journey at Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a key transfer point for flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) leaving Panama Pacifico International Airport.
Using 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 takes approximately 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico International Airport the day before your Panama City to MVD flight:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 88% of them arriving on schedule.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Panama City to Carrasco International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Central Montevideo is around 23 kilometres from Carrasco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport is 256 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 529 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to MVD.
December is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Panama City to Carrasco International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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 the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Panama City to MVD.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
December is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Montevideo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Panama City to MVD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
Start your Montevideo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Montevideo should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres east of Montevideo, a trip to Maldonado will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Uruguay, head for Mercedes, roughly 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes are key highlights.