Flying from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM): What you need to know
Hop on a direct Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours.
George Town's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City. Owen Roberts International Airport is located in George Town.
The busiest route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Take your pick of 2 direct services each week. Cayman Airways operates a 3pm departure between PTY and GCM.
To ensure you catch your flight from Panama City to GCM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport with Cayman Airways. This popular airline operates services from PTY.
The airline most travelers choose when flying between PTY and GCM is Cayman Airways.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Cayman Airways. Its services arrive as planned 76.47% of the time.
Located around 21 kilometers from the center of Panama City, PTY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from PTY.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
PAC is around 2 kilometers from central Panama City. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Panama City to GCM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Making your way to BLB from central Panama City? The airport is around 16 kilometers away, and getting there takes roughly 20 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Panama Pacifico Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
BLB has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and land as expected.
About Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
Have a late flight from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near GCM and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up an Owen Roberts International Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, MEX and Apex are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
At the moment, $312 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $462. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Panama City to GCM if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). July is when most people visit George Town. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Before locking in your Panama City to GCM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in George Town, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about George Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in George Town right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Owen Roberts International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Rum Point, Pedro St. James National Historic Site and Guide To Grand Cayman are top sights which should be on every George Town itinerary.
