Travelling from Buenos Aires to Panama City: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
When it comes to working out where to land in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the primary gateways.
Jump on a direct Buenos Aires to Panama City flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 25 minutes.
Panama City is two hours behind Buenos Aires and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Buenos Aires to Panama City flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Panama City
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Panama City flights, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Panama City is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score an incredible deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Panama City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Buenos Aires to Panama City flights.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Buenos Aires to Panama City flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jorge Newbery Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Ingeniero Aeronautico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 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 40 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Rather fly from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)? This hub offers direct flights from Buenos Aires to Panama City, seamlessly connecting you to Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Book a direct Buenos Aires to Panama City plane ticket with Copa Airlines. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of EZE.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Buenos Aires to Panama City flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can reach EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City, unwind in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 84% of them landing within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Book a hotel near PTY if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
As soon as your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 25 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to BLB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City.
Take control of the next leg of your journey with a Panama Pacifico Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty make getting on the road effortless.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BLB around one week before your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City. June is the busiest month for a trip to Panama City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to Panama City ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires 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 perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Panama City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are highlights which should feature on any good Panama City itinerary.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Panama you'll want to see. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're eager to discover another side of Panama, head for Juan Díaz, roughly 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are key highlights.
