Travelling from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when searching for a flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Approximately 1 hour 37 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City. El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota.
With 85 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. Copa operates the earliest flight at 07:32. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from PTY to BOG is with Copa at 22:31.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Panama City to BOG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can jump on a direct flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) out of Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport taking off from PTY.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Panama City to BOG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
From the centre of Panama City, PTY is around 21 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Have an early flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) operates nonstop flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
From BLB, direct flights from Panama City to BOG are available with Wingo.
Split up your flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Panama Pacifico Airport and BOG are:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to BLB from central Panama City in about 22 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kilometres away.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to BOG:
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Reserve a hotel close to BOG if you're catching a late flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to the centre of Bogota takes around 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 1 hour and 12 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
For a one-way ticket from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport, ر.ق. 299 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from ر.ق. 602. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Panama City to BOG.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices fall. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Panama City to BOG.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Bogota in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Panama City to BOG in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Bogota
After booking your flight from Panama City to El Dorado International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bogota:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Bogota is to check out its popular attractions. Highlights include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Compartir Primera Etapa.
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