Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Guayaquil and Panama City are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are 196 Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 04:27 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:33 with Copa Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your GYE to PTY flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Copa Airlines has direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Panama City — and maybe even more of Panama if you have time.
Copa Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Copa Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for GYE to PTY flights, with 93.46% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between GYE and PTY:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
C$200 is the best price for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$407. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from GYE to PTY by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GYE to PTY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 89.07% of flights that depart GYE arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Book a hotel near PTY if you're on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Tocumen International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYE to PTY in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Panama just waiting to be explored. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a trip to San Miguelito will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If there's time to check out another corner of Panama, consider Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are highlights.
