Flying from Panama City to Brussels: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Brussels. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's primary gateways.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Panama City.
To ensure you make your Panama City to Brussels flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Brussels
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Panama City to Brussels flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Panama City to Brussels.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
We make it simple to find a Panama City to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to BLB from central Panama City in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Panama City to Brussels? Relax in a hotel near Panama Pacifico Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Most flights that leave Panama Pacifico Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is located around 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). As soon as your flight from Panama City to Brussels has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CRL. Kick back after your Panama City to Brussels flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and make a speedy getaway.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
January is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Brussels, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Brussels based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Panama City to Brussels ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Panama City to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Brussels, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are highlights which should feature on any good Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Belgium, consider Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are the start of reasons to visit.