Flying from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Panama City to Piarco International Airport flight.
Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Panama City.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Piarco International Airport (POS) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services every week. You can get from PTY to POS on Copa Airlines's 9:10am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to POS.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from PTY, you can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport with Copa Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Copa Airlines between PTY and POS.
Copa Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 89.29% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Panama City to POS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Located around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
You can reach PAC from central Panama City in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kms (1.00 mile) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Panama City to POS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Is around BLB 16 kms (10 miles) from central Panama City. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Panama City to Piarco International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Panama Pacifico Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
BLB has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 86.75%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Reserve a hotel near POS if you have a late flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Piarco International Airport rental car and explore Port Of Spain and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Ace Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Panama City to Piarco International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
At the moment, £242 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Piarco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £311. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Panama City to POS, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Panama City to Piarco International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Panama City to POS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Port Of Spain. July is when most people book flights from Panama City to Piarco International Airport (POS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Panama City to POS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Panama City to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
Start your Port Of Spain trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Piarco International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Port Of Spain when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Blue Basin Waterfall followed by Holy Trinity Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Port Of Spain is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Trinidad and Tobago just waiting to be explored. About 97 kms (60 miles) north-east of Port Of Spain, a visit to Scarborough will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Plymouth. It's about 88 kms (55 miles) north-east of Port Of Spain and is known for highlights including Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone.
