Travelling from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Panama City's main base, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
3 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Panama City and Lima (where Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
With 49 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is the most popular route. Copa Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:45am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from PTY to LIM is with Copa Airlines at 9:49pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to LIM.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can find a direct flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) out of Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport departing from PTY.
Copa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PTY to LIM.
With an impressive 89.37% of services landing on schedule, Copa is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Panama City to LIM leaving from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
PTY is around 24 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Panama City Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PTY land at their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Break up your flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Panama Pacifico International Airport and LIM are:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
BLB is about 6 kilometres from central Panama City. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Panama City to LIM flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Panama Pacifico International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Central Lima is around 13 kilometres from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
At the moment, $434 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $757. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Panama City to LIM, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Lima. February is when most people book flights from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Panama City to LIM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lima right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Lima when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana followed by Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Peru, consider Ica, about 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina are among the biggest draws.