TRAVEL & STAY INFO
AIR TRAVEL
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When Flying into Panama you will be flying into Tocumen International Airport Panama
Here are our recommendations for travel:
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Panama City, Panama (PTY - Tocumen International Airport)
Connecting Flights
While direct flights are available, connecting flights offer additional options. Airlines like Avianca, American, Delta, and United also fly this route.
Connecting flight duration varies significantly based on layovers, with some routes taking upwards of 18 hours.
Potential layover airports include Atlanta (ATL), Bogota (BOG), and San Jose (SJO).
Price and Booking
Round-trip prices found within the past 7 days started at $458, while one-way flights started at $220. Prices and availability are subject to change.
October is generally the cheapest month to fly this route.
Booking flights around two months before departure is often recommended for better pricing.
Flights from BWI (Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Panama City, Panama (PTY - Tocumen International Airport)
Airlines and flight duration
Copa Airlines offers nonstop flights with a duration of approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes.
Other airlines such as American, United, and Delta also provide flights, though these are typically connecting flights with longer durations.
Flight prices
Round trip fares from BWI to PTY start around $444.
The cheapest one-way flights have been found for as low as $148.
Note: Prices can vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book. For example, October tends to have the cheapest flights, averaging around $514 for a round trip from the United States to Panama.
EVENT HOTEL & SPECICAL WEEKEND RATES
Carlie’s Quinceañera Celebration will be held at the InterContinental Miramar Panama by IHG
Balboa Avenue, Plaza Miramar, Panama City, 0000, Panama.
***Special Rates are available for guest wanting to stay at the InterContinental Miramar Panama Hotel during the weekend of the event.
AIRBNB RECOMMENDATIONS
The following Airbnbs are within Panama City and are recommended based on proximity to popular tourist locations and to the event.
Note: These are recommendations near the event.
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
The following HOTELS are within range of the city and are recommend based on proximity to popular tourist locations and to the event.
How to Get Around Panama City, Panamá
Car Rental
The most practical way to get around during your vacation in Panamá is by renting a car. This option gives you the freedom to explore the country at your own pace: beaches, towns, jungles, and cities are all within your reach.
You can pick up your car at the country's main airports:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) (This is the main airport in the City)
At these locations, you'll find well-known rental companies such as Alamo, Automarket, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty, among others. Upon exiting the security area the rental options will to your left.
We commonly use Dollar as our rental car option. We book the rental via Orbitz, Expedia, or any another major vacation rental sites. The vehicle rental can vary on size and type. In addition to the rental fees we pay the mandatory Panamanian liability insurance. The insurance can range from $250 to $350 depending on the length of your stay.
Economy Size/Compact (4 Seater - 2 Suite Cases)
Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Similar
Mid-size (4 Seater - 3 suite cases) - $58
Yaris, Honda Accord, Similar
SUV Mid Size (4-5 Seater 3-4 suite cases) $101
Hyundai Tucson, Ford Edge, Similar
SUV Full Size (5 Seater - 5-7 Suite cases)
Toyota Rav4, Honda HRV, Similar
To rent a car, you only need to have on hand:
Valid driver's license
Required minimum age
Credit card
Mandatory coverage contratación
Parking
Most tourist attractions in Panamá offer free or paid parking. Availability will depend on the time and day you visit. In Casco Antiguo, the historic district, parking is scarce and may be full during peak hours. But don’t worry—hotels and restaurants offer private valet parking services.
Tolls
There are three major highways with tolls in Panama City, Panamá: the Corredor Norte, the Corredor Sur, and the Autopista Panama–Colon. Other avenues and smaller streets are free to use. You do not need to pay to get anywhere in the city if you don’t want to. Please be aware the mid day traffic can compare to I-95 traffic.
Taxi or Uber
The taxi system in Panama City, Panamá differs from the system in other countries. The yellow taxi often are a local form of transportation. Despite what you may here we highly recommend Uber as it is a control and regulated transportation system that is now more commonly used. The best part there is not direct exchange of currency.
One of the standout advantages of utilizing Uber while you’re in Panama is its affordability. Considering how expensive Panama can be, we were pleasantly surprised by how budget-friendly Uber was.
Panamanian Uber has managed to keep its rates reasonable, even in a place like Panama City, where the cost of living sometimes rivalled that of our home country!
– For rides within Panama City, you can expect to pay around $5, depending on your destination.
– If you’re travelling from the International Airport to Panama City, the fare will be around $17.
