Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Panama City: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City is 6 hours 33 minutes.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5. The city is 2 hours behind Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located.
With 102 flights a week between the two airports, Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the busiest route. Copa operates the earliest flight at 00:12. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from SCL to PTY is with Copa at 12:28.
To ensure you get on your flight from SCL to Panama City, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can get a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City. Start your journey at SCL and land at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Check out the offers from Copa. This carrier has direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City.
We make it simple to book a flight from SCL to Panama City with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can enter Panama for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Chile. But before booking your cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago, SCL can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near SCL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Panama City
$361 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $764. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to Panama City, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is around 2 kilometres from central Panama City. After your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 6 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 24 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to PAC. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SCL to Panama City at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Panama City
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Panama City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from SCL to Panama City sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Panama City, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Panama Canal Museum, Casco Viejo and Cinta Costera are essential stops on your Panama City itinerary.
Complete your Panama City trip with a car rental
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