Flying from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Panama City. Explore your options departing from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when planning your flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).
The average time for a direct Panama City to Carrasco International Airport flight is 7 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Panama City. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
The busiest route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), with 21 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from PTY to MVD is the 12:16pm Copa Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10:31pm with Copa Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Panama City to MVD. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can take a direct flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
You can lock in a direct flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport with Copa Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from PTY.
Copa Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from PTY to MVD.
Copa Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 80.45% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Panama City to MVD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
PTY is around 21 kilometers from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Tocumen International Airport:
Tocumen International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PTY land at their destination as scheduled 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 airport is roughly 2 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Panama City to MVD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
When booking your plane ticket from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
Is around BLB 16 kilometers from central Panama City. The drive from the city center to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Panama City to Carrasco International 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 gate with time to spare:
BLB has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 86.75%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Panama City to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to the center of Montevideo is about 18 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Right now, $325 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $666. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Panama City to MVD.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Montevideo based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Panama City to MVD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
After booking your flight from Panama City to Carrasco International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Montevideo when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Museo del Futbol followed by Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
You've visited Montevideo, now it's time to explore other corners of Uruguay. Journey about 97 kilometers east to Maldonado to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza San Miguel to Parada 25 - Playa Mansa and Laguna del Diario, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Uruguay, consider Mercedes, roughly 257 kilometers north-west of Montevideo. Espacio Memoria, Plaza Rivera and Rosedal are highlights.
