Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Panama City: what you need to know
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is 6 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from BCN to Panama City. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from BCN to Panama City with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You don't need a visa for Panama if you hold a passport from Spain and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Panama City
355 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 520 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to Panama City if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City. Book one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Central Panama City is located around 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 6 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 24 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PAC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from BCN to Panama City:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Panama City in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from BCN to Panama City sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Panama City, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are major attractions which should feature on any good Panama City itinerary.
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