About 15 minutes from Tocumen Panama International Airport, the Sheraton is a large property with all the trappings expected of the luxury brand. A comprehensive sports and leisure offering complements its choice of restaurants, bars and extensive business facilities.
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Tocumen Panama International Airport Guide (PTY)
Airport info
Code:
PTY
No. of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+507
Timezone:
GMT -5:00
Address:
Via Tocumen, Panama City, Panama
Location:
Tocumen Panama International Airport is situated 17km (11 miles) east of Panama City.
Telephone:
238 2700.
The largest airport in Panama, Tocumen Panama International Airport is a major Central American hub. Our Tocumen Panama International Airport guide provides airport contact details, as well as information on terminal facilities, public transportation and accommodation options.
Airport news:
Expansion of the terminal in the form of the new North Pier was completed in 2012. Construction on the South Terminal area began in March 2013.
Information:
There are two information help desks in Arrivals. These provide bureaux de change facilities, hotel booking services and tourist information.
Email address:
informacion@tocumenpanama.aero
Website:
www.tocumenpanama.aero Transfer between terminals:
The North Pier is connected to the rest of the terminal by moving walkways.
Driving directions:
Tocumen Panama International Airport is accessible using either the South Corridor toll road or Avenida Domingo Diaz/Via Tocumen, both of which stretch northeast from Panama City. It takes less than 20 minutes via the toll road, whereas it can take an hour or more using the second option.
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). However, it is advisable to use the pre-booked taxi service.
Shuttle: Some hotels offer shuttle services.
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. Options are situated in both the public and passenger-only areas.
Shopping:
There is a variety of shops in Departures, including duty-free outlets.
Luggage:
Porters are on hand to assist with luggage. Trolleys are available but cannot be taken out of the customs area.
Other:
Other facilities at Tocumen Panama International Airport include a medical 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 caters 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 also at the Riande Aeropuerto Hotel (tel: 291 9000; riandehoteles.com), a few minutes away.
Disabled facilities:
Tocumen Panama International Airport caters to the needs of disabled passengers with a range of facilities, signage and wheelchair-accessible ramps and lifts.
Car parking:
An open-air car park is directly in front of the terminal building.
Car rental:
Car hire operators at Tocumen Panama International Airport include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Sixt and some local operators. Each of these companies has desks in the public area of Arrivals.
Airport hotels
Sheraton Panama Hotel and Convention Centre
Address:
Via Israel y Calle 77, San Francisco, Panama City, Panama
Website:
Courtyard Panama MetroMall
Located within the MetroMall shopping centre with its choice of restaurants and shops, the Courtyard hotel is less than 15 minutes from Tocumen Panama International Airport by taxi. Hotel facilities include meeting space and a swimming pool. The on-site restaurant serves American-style fare.
Address:
Avenida Domingo Diaz via Tocumen, Centro Comercial MetroMall, Panama City, Panama
Website:
Riande Airport Hotel
Just a couple of minutes' drive from Tocumen Panama International Airport, this 183-room hotel is the most convenient option for those wishing to stay close to the terminal. This tranquil hotel has a large pool, business centre, meeting rooms, and is set in tropical gardens.
Address:
Avenida Domingo Diaz, El Dorado, Panama City, Panama
Website:
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