Flying from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Panama City. Check out your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when organising your flight from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
Berlin is six hours ahead of Panama City. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Panama City to BER, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Panama City to BER departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY land on time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Panama City to BER flight? Check in to a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Is around BLB 16 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, BLB is a dependable starting point for any trip.
About Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BER and hit the lights earlier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Berlin's main sights.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Berlin. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is ج.م. 20,119. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 29,855. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to BER, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Berlin. June is when most people book flights from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Panama City to BER flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Berlin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Berlin right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall are leading attractions which should feature on any good Berlin itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Berlin. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Around 257 kilometres west of Berlin, Hannover is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
