Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Guadalajara.
Flights from GDL to PTY start from 00:01 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last service of the day is at 00:10 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your GDL to PTY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to exploring Panama City (and maybe even some other great corners of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this airline.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GDL to PTY flights, with 95.45% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GDL and PTY:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
At the moment, ج.م. 7,825 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 17,032. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GDL to PTY, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GDL to PTY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
When it comes to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport's on-time performance, 71.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Guadalajara to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GDL:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GDL to PTY sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
You've done Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Journey about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without visiting Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
