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Tocumen Panama International Airport Guide (PTY)

Airport info
Code: PTY
Address:
Via Tocumen, Panama City, Panama
Location:

Tocumen Panama International Airport is situated 17km (11 miles) east of Panama City.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +507
Telephone:
238 2700.
Timezone: GMT -5:00

Here you'll find essential information on Tocumen Panama International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The construction of the new North Pier is due for completion in mid-2012. The last major works carried out at Tocumen Panama International Airport involved major expansion and improvements to the terminal facilities in 2006.

Information: 

There are two information help desks in Arrivals, offering bureaux de change facilities, hotel booking services and tourist information.

Driving directions: 

Tocumen Panama International Airport is accessible using the South Corridor toll road or via Avenida Domingo Diaz/ Via Tocumen. From the centre of Panama City, it takes less than 20 minutes via the former, whereas due to heavy traffic, it can take an hour or more using the latter.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Several public bus routes link Tocumen Panama International Airport and central Panama City (journey time: 60 minutes; fare: approximately US$1). It is, however, advisable to use the pre-booked taxi service.

Shuttle: Some hotels offer a shuttle service.

Taxi: Regulated ‘tourist taxis’ (tel: 238 4305) are available with pre-purchased fares – visitors cannot use other options. The price to Panama City starts at around US$25.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is an ATM and a bank in Departures. Bureaux de change facilities are available at the information desk in Arrivals.

Communication: 

Cable & Wireless operates a telephone/fax facility, along with internet access. Public telephones can also be found throughout the terminal.

Food: 

Restaurants offering Panamanian and international cuisine, as well as coffee shops and snack outlets, are available at Tocumen Panama International Airport.

Shopping: 

There is a variety of shops in Departures. Duty-free shopping is available in both Departures and Arrivals.

Luggage: 

Porters are available. Baggage trolleys cannot be taken out of the customs area.

Other: 

Other facilities at Tocumen Panama International Airport include a clinic and shower rooms.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no business facilities at Tocumen Panama International Airport, but there is a VIP lounge, the Tocumen Royal Saloon (tel: 238 2600), which is available for arriving and departing passengers. Meeting and conference facilities are available at the Sheraton Panama Hotel and Convention Centre (tel: 305 5100; www.starwoodhotels.com), 15 minutes from the airport in San Francisco, and at the Riande Aeropuerto Hotel (tel: 291 9000; riandehoteles.com), just a couple minutes away.

Disabled facilities: 

Tocumen Panama International Airport is fully accessible to disabled passengers.

Car parking: 

There is open-air parking in front of the main terminal on the arrivals level.

Car rental: 

Car hire operators at Tocumen Panama International Airport include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Each of these companies has facilities in Arrivals, after exiting the customs area.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Tocumen Panama International Airport; however there are two options within a short distance. Otherwise, all accommodation is located in Panama City 17 km (11 miles) to the west. Assistance with hotel bookings is available at the information desks in the terminal.

Courtyard Panama Real Hotel

Located within the Multiplaza Pacific Mall shopping centre with its choice of restaurants and shops, the Courtyard Panama Real Hotel is less than 15 minutes from Tocumen Panama International Airport by taxi. Hotel facilities include free Wi-Fi internet access, meeting space and a swimming pool.

Telephone: 301 0101.
Website:
Riande Airport Hotel

Just a couple of minutes' drive from Tocumen Panama International Airport, this hotel has 183 rooms and is the most convenient option for those needing to stay close to the terminal. It has a large pool, business centre, meeting rooms, and is set in tropical gardens with an outdoor pool.

Telephone: 291 9000.
Sheraton Panama Hotel and Convention Centre

About 15 minutes from Tocumen Panama International Airport, the Sheraton is a large property with all the trappings expected of this brand. A comprehensive sports and leisure offering complements its choice of restaurants, bars and extensive business facilities.

Telephone: 305 5100.