Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Panama City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 42 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is 1 hour behind Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route, with 7 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from YUL to PTY is with Copa at 08:44. Choose the first departure with Copa at 07:10 if you want to get going early.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from YUL to Panama City.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can catch a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City. Begin your trip at YUL and end it at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Copa is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City.
You can enter Panama for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near YUL. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Panama City
250 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 490 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from YUL to Panama City, book your journey 8 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is roughly 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
The centre of Panama City is approximately 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). As soon as your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 6 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 24 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to PAC. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from YUL to Panama City:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Panama City in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YUL to Panama City in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Panama City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Panama City right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Panama City:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are must-visits when exploring Panama City.
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