Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is five hours behind Birmingham and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BHX to PTY flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and PTY:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
$1,185 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,779. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to PTY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to PTY.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Explore without limits with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and find adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to central Panama City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Panama City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to PTY in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Panama
You've seen Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Journey about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its must-visit 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 sought-after destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without experiencing Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.