Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Panama City: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City is 10 hours 18 minutes.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is 6 hours behind Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located.
With 7 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the most popular route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 13:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from CDG to PTY is with Air France at 14:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CDG to Panama City. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Panama City are available for booking. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is where you'll be touching down.
Air France is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from CDG to Panama City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
You won't need a visa for Panama if you hold a passport from France and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 44 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CDG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Panama City
C$662 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City. Return flights start from C$1,148. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to Panama City by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the centre of Panama City takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near PTY if you're taking a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
After your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 6 minutes by car. Central Panama City is roughly 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
You can also travel using public transport, which 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 settle in after your flight from CDG to Panama City:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City. To avoid the crowds, visit Panama City in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City for March to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CDG to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Panama City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are top sights which should feature on every Panama City itinerary.
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