Flying from Paris to Panama City: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Panama City. Explore your options for flying out of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Arrive in Panama City at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Around 11 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Panama City flight.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris.
With five flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Paris to Panama City with Air France at 13:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CDG to PTY is with Air France at 13:55.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Paris to Panama City flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Panama City
Score cheap Paris to Panama City flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
May is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Panama City. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jet off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Panama City. From CDG, you can land directly at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Lock in your Paris to Panama City plane tickets with Air France. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from CDG.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Paris to Panama City flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Panama City, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Paris to Panama City flight, check out these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Panama City? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
76% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Panama City out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a popular connection point.
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Panama City flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Panama City flight.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Panama City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is approximately 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
After your flight from Paris to Panama City, unwind at a hotel near BLB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Thrifty, Avis and Alamo make picking up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Hop off your flight from Paris to Panama City and go straight to your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Panama City is around 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and typically takes 20 minutes to reach driving.
Begin your travels without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted names here like Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
About one week before your flight from Paris to Panama City is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from BLB. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Panama City
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Panama City, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Panama City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Paris to Panama City ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Panama City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Panama waiting to be explored. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. No visit is complete without checking out Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
