Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City seven hours behind Sofia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SOF to PTY flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and PTY:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
ج.م. 19,620 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 34,915. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SOF to PTY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from SOF to PTY is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Panama City in February.
When reserving your flight from Sofia Airport to Tocumen International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to PTY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Panama you should also see. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading 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 favourite stop in Panama. Experience major highlights starting with Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
