Travelling from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the main airports in Panama City.
Approximately 3 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport.
The timezone in Port Of Spain is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Panama City. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Piarco International Airport (POS) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Copa at 21:36. Choose the first PTY to POS departure operated by Copa at 09:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Panama City to POS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. 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 relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can hop on a direct flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS) leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport jetting out of PTY.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Panama City to POS with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PTY and POS include:
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
PTY is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) offers nonstop flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS).
Driving from central Panama City to BLB usually takes 22 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 16 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to POS:
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near POS:
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Piarco International Airport to the centre of Port Of Spain is about 28 minutes in a car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Rs79,745 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Piarco International Airport. Return flights start from Rs122,925. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Panama City to POS.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Panama City to Piarco International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Panama City to POS.
Customise your journey with filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
February is the quietest time to travel to Port Of Spain. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
When booking your flight from Panama City to POS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Port Of Spain
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Port Of Spain right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Queen's Park Savannah, National Museum and Art Gallery and Fort George are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Port Of Spain itinerary.
Complete your Port Of Spain trip with a car rental
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