Travelling from Panama City to Melbourne: what you need to know
Panama City has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Panama City to Melbourne leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Hop off the plane at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne 16 hours ahead of Panama City.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Panama City to Melbourne flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Melbourne
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Panama City to Melbourne flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a stop you can make during your Panama City to Melbourne flight.
PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
BLB is about 11 kilometres from central Panama City. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Melbourne:
Flights from Panama Pacifico Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 87% of them touching down as expected.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Panama City to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your Panama City to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Panama City to Melbourne has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab an Avalon Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Step off your flight from Panama City to Melbourne and go directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 25 minutes to reach driving.
The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes using public transport.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Panama City to Melbourne is a good move. Along with better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Melbourne in April.
When booking your Panama City to Melbourne tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Panama City to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.
