Travelling from Milan to Panama City: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Panama City, there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main terminals.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the major entry points.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City six hours behind Milan.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Milan to Panama City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Panama City
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Milan to Panama City flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Milan to Panama City flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Panama City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your Milan to Panama City flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Panama City include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Panama City, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can reserve a ticket from Milan to Panama City with a stop or two departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and Panama City:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Panama City flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from LIN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 79.56% of the time.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Milan to Panama City. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
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.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Once your flight from Milan to Panama City has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near BLB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Milan to Panama City:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Milan to Panama City.
Whether you'd like a zippy mini for a solo trip or a full-size SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the right Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for your needs. Explore wheels available here from names such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
About one week before your flight from Milan 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
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Panama City. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your Milan to Panama City ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Milan to Panama City, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned 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 trip to San Miguelito will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Panama, consider 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 reasons to visit.