Traveling from Panama City to Baltra Airport (GPS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when planning your flight from Panama City to Baltra Airport (GPS).
The timezone in Seymour is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Panama City. Baltra Airport is located in Seymour.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Panama City to GPS.
Heading away during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Panama City to GPS.
Traveling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Baltra Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is about 1 mile from central Panama City. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Panama City to GPS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
If you're traveling to BLB from the center of Panama City, it takes around 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 10 miles.
Make catching an early Panama City to Baltra Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 86.75% of its departing flights arriving as planned, BLB is a reliable starting point for your journey.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Baltra Airport (GPS)
Currently, $221 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Baltra Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $458. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Panama City to GPS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Panama City to Baltra Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Baltra Airport (GPS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Baltra Airport (GPS), while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Seymour based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seymour is March, with temperatures ranging between 73ºF and 84ºF. Lock in your Panama City to GPS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Baltra Airport in September if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 64ºF and 79ºF.