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Traveling to Panama: How to move around the country right after landing

While numerous major international carriers offer airline flights to Panama‘s main hub, Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the true luxury journey begins with planning your inner-country travel, ensuring every moment of your vacation is spent relaxing rather than navigating complex logistics. Panama’s strategic location and growing tourism sector have led to fantastic connectivity from the United States, Europe, and South America, creating a welcoming gateway for international arrivals looking for adventure or a world-class business opportunity.

These are some recommendations to help you plan your trip and get to your destination quick to enjoy the most of your visit.

Travel fast and enjoy the most of your vacations.

Panama has firmly established itself as a premier destination in Central America, showcasing an impressive blend of the historic Panama Canal, cosmopolitan city life, and stunning tropical islands like the San Blas archipelago, attracting sophisticated international visitors who demand seamless and efficient travel experiences.

Optimizing your trip from the moment you search for an air ticket to Panama is key for a successful and stylish vacation. 

The increasing popularity of panamanian destinations and relatively short distances means that travelers are now moving around the country in domestic charter flights prioritizing speed, privacy, and convenience, making superior transportation a non-negotiable part of their luxurious Panamanian adventure.

From Tocumen Airport to Panama City

Travel bloggers and destination experts consistently recommend several modes of transport for leaving Tocumen International Airport (PTY), with their advice often focusing on a balance of cost, convenience, and safety.

Here are the most recommended ways to get from Tocumen to Panama City:

Taxi

There are taxi services right there at the exit. But make sure you pick the ones that have a license plate SET which means “Special taxi service” in spanish.  These are usually the most expensive options but, in a hurry, these will be immediately available.

Uber or InDrive

Uber-like services are available too. Rates may vary according to traffic and time of the day and might range from  18$  up to 30$. 

These are safe and you can order them if you have roaming data or WiFi from the Airport which could be a bit slow when there’s high traffic.

Pre-booked shuttle

If you plan ahead, the best option is to book a private shuttle with Blue Skies Panama waiting for you right there at the exit and dropping at your destination no matter if it’s in Panama City, Pedasí, Boquete, or anywhere in the country.

Metro

For adventurous, budget-conscious travelers with light luggage, the newly extended Panama Metro is the cheapest way to enter the city.

It’s cheap and you’ll require a card although you can pay with contact-less credit cards in some turnstile. It’s available from 5:00am to around 10:00pm. 

Air Charter Services from Tocument Airport Panama (PTY)

For those seeking to maximize their precious vacation time, utilizing air charter services transforms the challenge of internal travel into an enjoyable and exclusive experience, dramatically reducing transit times to remote paradises.

Blue Skies Panama offers personalized charters that put you in control of your schedule, without the hassle or the rigid timetables of commercial domestic flights.

This travel option provides the speed, privacy, and comfort that are simply unattainable through standard means, ensuring you can quickly transition directly from Tocumen’s airport directly to your destination.

Here are some popular charter options departing from Tocumen airport (PTY):