Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Panama City: what you need to know
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is five hours behind Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your BRS to Panama City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BRS to Panama City with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
BRS is around 11 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
69.8% of flights that leave from Bristol Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Panama City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Panama City flight is $871. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,621. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from BRS to Panama City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap tickets from Bristol Airport to Panama City is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and land an awesome deal.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and experience more of Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from BRS to Panama City.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Following your BRS to Panama City flight, unwind at a hotel near PAC. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from PAC three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is around 16 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel close to BLB. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your BRS to Panama City flight:
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo getaway or a full-size SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the perfect Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available from companies such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
Around one week ahead of your flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City is a good time to book your vehicle from BLB. You're likely to snag a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Panama City
Before you book your flights from Bristol Airport to Panama City, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Panama City offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Bristol Airport to Panama City flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Panama City right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Bristol Airport to Panama City:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Casco Viejo, Panama Canal Museum and Cinta Costera are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Panama waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres west of Panama City, a trip to David will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Parque Cervantes, Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Panama, consider Santiago de Veraguas, about 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios are highlights.
