Travelling from Glasgow to Panama City: what you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Panama City leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
When it comes to planning your arrival in Panama City, Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are the chief entry points.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City five hours behind Glasgow.
To ensure you make your Glasgow to Panama City flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues 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.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Panama City
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Glasgow to Panama City flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Glasgow to Panama City.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it a breeze to book a Glasgow to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow to Panama City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can get to PIK from the centre of Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Panama City:
77% of flights departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Panama City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Central Panama City is approximately 2 kilometres from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC). As soon as your flight from Glasgow to Panama City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to BLB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Glasgow to Panama City:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Thrifty, Avis and Alamo.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Hop off your flight from Glasgow to Panama City and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Panama City is around 11 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by car.
Whether you're after a zippy mini for a solo adventure or a full-size SUV to fit the family, you'll find the ideal Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for you. Check out the range of wheels available here from providers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your vehicle from BLB one week before your flight from Glasgow to Panama City for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Panama City
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Glasgow to Panama City. June is the busiest month for a trip to Panama City. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Glasgow to Panama City tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Panama City in February when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Panama City
Start your Panama City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Panama City, browse our selection of hotels including:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Panama City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cinta Costera.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be discovered after you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another favourite destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without a visit to Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
