Tocumen International PTY
Flights from Panama City depart through Tocumen International, the main hub for passengers heading to Europe and the Americas. Nonstop routes reach Madrid directly while other destinations require a connection. You should plan your trip around peak seasons when prices rise. Booking two months ahead typically yields better fares than last-minute purchases.
Tocumen International at a glance
- Passengers per year
- 15.8 M (2022)
- Hub for
- Copa Airlines
- Elevation
- 135 m
- Opened
- 1947
- Official website
- tocumenpanama.aero
- Population of Panama City
- 1.5 M (2026)
Country facts: Wikidata
Getting to the city
The quickest way into Panama City is by taxi or rideshare, taking roughly twenty minutes depending on traffic. Buses run less frequently but cost less and follow set schedules. Avoid hailing vehicles outside the terminal where rates are higher. Allow extra time during rush hours when roads fill up quickly.