Travelling from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Panama City: what you need to know
Bocas Del Toro (the location of Bocas Del Toro Airport) and Panama City are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is the most popular route, with 209 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BOC to PAC is with Air Panama at 18:20. Opt for the first departure operated by Air Panama at 09:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BOC to Panama City. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City that lands at Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
Take to the skies with Air Panama. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City.
After booking your cheap tickets from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Panama. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
Central Bocas Del Toro to BOC is around 0.32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 2 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a convenient hotel close to BOC? If you're boarding an early flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) to Panama City
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City is $306. The cheapest price for a return flight is $544. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BOC to Panama City by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 6 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 24 minutes.
After your flight from BOC to Panama City, kick back at a hotel near PAC. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Panama City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BOC to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Panama City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bocas Del Toro Airport to Panama City:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Panama City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cinta Costera.
Complete your Panama City trip with a car rental
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