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 Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara & Gatun Center

Explore the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal, visiting the new expanded Agua Clara Locks and the historic Gatun Locks, with 100% certainty of seeing ships crossing, on this 5.5-hour tour by land.
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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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From Panama City: Monkey Islands Tour on Gatun Lake

Cruise along Gatun Lake — part of the canal — on a covered boat as you explore rainforest islands teeming with wildlife. Spot playful monkeys, tropical birds, and with luck, sloths or crocodiles!
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