Flying from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV): What you need to know
Panama City's main airport is Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for flights from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV).
Hop on a direct Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
David Enrique Malek International Airport is located in David. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Copa Airlines at 4:05pm. Choose the first PTY to DAV departure with Copa Airlines at 7:46am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Your flight from Panama City to DAV won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can jump on a direct flight from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
When leaving from PTY, you can take a direct flight from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport with Copa Airlines.
Copa ranks first in bookings for flights from PTY to DAV.
Copa is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 91.75% of its services landing on schedule.
PTY is about 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination without delay.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
You can reach BLB from central Panama City in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Panama City to DAV flight? Relax in a hotel near Panama Pacifico International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 88% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DAV:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport flight.
Getting from David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) to central David
From David Enrique Malek International Airport, central David is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
Currently, $150 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $144. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Panama City to DAV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit David. February is when most people book flights from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in David is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your Panama City to DAV plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December has temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about David
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to David Enrique Malek International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring David:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia, Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden are must-visits when exploring David.
Explore more of Panama
Colon is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored after you've seen David. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Agua Clara Locks, Catedral Inmaculada Concepcion and Sendero Cerro El Pavon.
Another essential stop in Panama, La Chorrera is roughly 290 kilometres east of David. Make time to visit highlights including La Esquina Real Hortencio De Icaza.