Panama City Tocumen Airport

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General information

Panama City Tocumen Airport is the busiest airport in Central America. Panama City is the financial, commercial and tourist centre of the country. The city has a striking number of skyscrapers, including the twisted F&F Tower in Obarrio near Punta Paitilla. The vast majority of all flights at the airport are operated by national flag carrier Copa Airlines. The airport calls itself the ‘Hub of the Americas’.

The capital of Panama has three airports, Panama City Tocumen Airport is the largest airport, Panama City Albrook Airport and Panama City Pacifico Airport are much smaller.

Where is Panama City Tocumen Airport situated?

Panama City Tocumen Airport is located northeast of Panama City, close to Highway 1 Carretera Panamericana.

How many terminals does Panama City Tocumen Airport have?

The airport has two terminals, namely Main Terminal T1 (North Pier, A North, B South) and South Terminal T2. South Terminal is also known as Terminal 2 and was officially opened in April 2019. It is used for passenger flights since 2020. In both terminals you will find Arrivals on the ground floor and Departures on the first floor. Terminals T1 and T2 are within walking distance of each other.

A good alternative for flying to or from Panama City Tocumen Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Panama.

Airport
Distance
Panama City Albrook Airport 22km
Panama City Pacifico Airport 28km

Which airlines fly from and to Panama City Tocumen Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Copa Airlines brand logo
    Copa Airlines
  • American Airlines brand logo
    American Airlines
  • United Airlines brand logo
    United Airlines
  • Avianca brand logo
    Avianca
  • Lufthansa brand logo
    Lufthansa
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Panama City Tocumen Airport.

Activities

Activity

Panama: Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Hop aboard " The PAPI " high-speed motorboat with Music through the Panama Canal. Stop at Monkey Islands and Observe surrounding Gatun Lake. Walk in the jungle and hang from the vines like Tarzan.
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Panama City: Embera Indian Village & Waterfall Tour & Lunch

Connect with a Embera indigenous village from Panama City to the Chagres Jungle with the best tour guides. Travel by canoe to a waterfall (if option selected), visit the village, and savor lunch.
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Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

Get ready for an unforgettable eco-adventure! Cruise inside the Panama Canal across the stunning Gatun Lake to the amazing Monkey Island, then enjoy a fun jungle hike in Soberanía National Park.
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