Travelling from Panama City to Belize City: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Belize City. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is where your flight will arrive in Belize City.
Jump on a direct Panama City to Belize City flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Panama City.
The most popular route for flights from Panama City to Belize City is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). Choose from two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PTY to BZE is the 15:03 Copa Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 15:03 with Copa Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Panama City to Belize City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Belize City
To score cheap Panama City to Belize City flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Panama City to Belize City. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Belize City departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Start your trip at PTY and touch down at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE).
Secure your Panama City to Belize City plane tickets with Copa Airlines. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from PTY.
We make it a cinch to find a Panama City to Belize City flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
PTY is about 18 kilometres from central Panama City. 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 the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Panama City to Belize City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Tocumen International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination without delay.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
BLB is roughly 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Belize City:
Panama Pacifico Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Book a hotel near BZE if you have a late flight from Panama City to Belize City. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and see more of Belize City and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Best time to go to Belize City
December is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Belize City. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Belize City in May.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Panama City to Belize City ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Panama City to Belize City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Belize City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Belize City right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Panama City to Belize City:
Museum of Belize and Government House are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Belize City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Belize Sign Monument.
Explore more of Belize
Belize City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Belize you'll want to see. Around 97 kilometres south-west of Belize City, a visit to San Ignacio will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Green Iguana Conservation Project, Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum.
Orange Walk is another must-experience destination in Belize and is around 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City. No trip is complete without dropping by Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park.