Flying from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Panama City. Check out your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when booking your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the primary hub where you can disembark in Rio De Janeiro.
A direct flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro takes an average of 7 hours 7 minutes. The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which makes it 2 hours ahead of Panama City.
The busiest route for flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). You can select from 56 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PTY to GIG is the 15:10 Copa Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 22:56 with Copa Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Panama. But before booking your cheap flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're after a direct flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, you can depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Get from PTY to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in one seamless journey.
Copa Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro taking off from PTY.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Tocumen International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Tocumen International Airport and Rio De Janeiro:
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Driving from central Panama City to BLB usually takes 22 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 16 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro:
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to GIG if you're catching a late flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The trip will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro:
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro
ج.م. 10,283 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start at ج.م. 18,460. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 8 months before flying. 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 Rio De Janeiro.
April is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before you book a flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, think about the type of weather you like best. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Panama City to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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