Travelling from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) are Panama City's main airports.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Panama City.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Panama City to LIS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Panama City to LIS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PTY and LIS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Panama City to PTY takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Tocumen International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Tocumen International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 86.03% of the time.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Panama City to PAC in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Panama City to LIS flight? Relax in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
If you're on your way to BLB from the centre of Panama City, it'll take you around 20 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 16 kilometres.
Make catching an early Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
BLB has an on-time performance rating of 86.75%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Book a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late flight from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
RM2,580 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from RM2,975. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Panama City to LIS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Panama City to LIS.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Visit Lisbon in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Panama City to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Lisbon Portela Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Lisbon visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you want to check out another great destination in Portugal, head for Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra are key reasons to visit.