Travelling from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when searching for a flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS).
The average duration of a direct flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport is 2 hours 11 minutes.
Caracas is 1 hour ahead of Panama City. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS), with 26 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PTY to CCS is the 08:46 Copa service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:30 with Copa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Panama City to CCS.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Get there in one go from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Direct flights from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport with Copa. This leading airline operates services from PTY.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Panama City to CCS leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hato International Airport (CUR)
General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
From central Panama City, PTY is around 21 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)? Browse the fares departing from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB).
Take a moment to freshen up during your flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport with a stopover. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a popular option between Panama Pacifico Airport and CCS.
Driving from central Panama City to BLB typically takes 22 minutes, depending on traffic. It's around 16 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Panama City to CCS, chill out in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico Airport:
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
If you have a late flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CCS:
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Book a one-way ticket from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport from RM933 or travel return from just RM4,461. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Panama City to CCS.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, plan your trip for July (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Caracas. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Lock in your flight from Panama City to CCS for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Caracas to range from 18ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures average between 16ºC and 30ºC.
More about Caracas
After booking your flight from Panama City to Simon Bolivar International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Caracas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Eden El Avila National Park, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo and Museo de Bellas Artes are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Caracas itinerary.
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