Flying from Rome to Panama City: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Rome. Explore your options departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Panama City.
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Balboa Airport (BLB) are Panama City's chief entry points.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City six hours behind Rome.
To ensure you don't miss your Rome to Panama City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Panama City
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Rome to Panama City flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Rome to Panama City is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Flying from Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it simple to book a Rome to Panama City flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Rome Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
FCO is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Rome Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Panama City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to Panama City, unwind in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 86%.
Arriving in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The distance from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Rome to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Travel at your own speed with a Panama City Tocumen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and chase adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Panama City Tocumen International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC)
If you're staying in Panama City's centre (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 5 kilometres from Panama City Paitilla Airport (PAC). Look for any visitor information kiosks for help with directions after hopping off your flight from Rome to Panama City.
After your flight from Rome to Panama City, kick back at a hotel close to PAC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Thrifty, Avis and Alamo make collecting a Panama City Paitilla Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from PAC three weeks in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Balboa Airport (BLB)
Set off for the city centre after your flight from Rome to Panama City has touched down. Central Panama City is about 5 kilometres from Balboa Airport (BLB) and takes roughly 10 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take around 20 minutes by public transport.
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Balboa Airport rental car. Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BLB around one week ahead of your flight from Rome to Panama City. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Panama City
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Panama City. To escape the crowds, visit Panama City in March.
When booking your Rome to Panama City tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap flights from Rome to Panama City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from Rome to Panama City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. San Felipe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria the Ancient and Independence Square are highlights which should feature on any good Panama City itinerary.
