Travelling from London to Panama City: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Panama City. London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Balboa Airport (BLB) are Panama City's major entry points.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City five hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your London to Panama City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Panama City
To pick up cheap London to Panama City flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find a London to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota Airport (BOG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Panama City, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Panama City flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Panama City:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Panama City? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 83% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or a weekend, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little more manageable. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a ticket from London to Panama City with a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Panama City flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
Arriving in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Panama City. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Grab a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC)
Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC) is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. Explore your options for making your way into town after your flight from London to Panama City has landed.
After your flight from London to Panama City, unwind at a hotel near PAC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Panama City Paitilla Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and be on your way in a flash.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from PAC three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
Step off your flight from London to Panama City and head straight for your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Panama City is around 5 kilometres from Balboa Airport (BLB) and usually takes 10 minutes to drive there.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is around 20 minutes.
Take control of the next part of your journey with a Balboa Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty are reliable rental providers.
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from BLB around one week before your flight from London to Panama City. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London to Panama City. July is the busiest month for a trip to Panama City. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a London to Panama City ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Panama City to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Panama City in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from London to Panama City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. San Felipe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient and Independence Square are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.