Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Panama City: what you need to know
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Panama City is five hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to Panama City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LHR to Panama City with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
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LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Panama City
P24,691 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Panama City flight. Return plane tickets start at P46,584. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from LHR to Panama City, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a London Heathrow Airport to Panama City ticket.
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Airports in Panama City
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PTY:
Go where the road takes you with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and chase adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your flight from LHR to Panama City.
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Panama City. After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PAC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your LHR to Panama City flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Thrifty, Avis or Alamo and be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from PAC three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)
Hop off your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City and make your way to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Panama City is around 16 kilometres from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) and usually takes 20 minutes to drive there.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel near BLB. Check in to one of these options after your LHR to Panama City flight:
Whether you're looking for a compact for a solo getaway or a full-size SUV to fit the family, you'll find the perfect Panama Pacifico Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the types of wheels available here from suppliers such as Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from BLB one week before your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Panama City
Plan your trip to Panama City during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your London Heathrow Airport to Panama City plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LHR to Panama City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Panama City
After booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Panama City, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
Casco Viejo and Panama Canal Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Panama City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cinta Costera.
Explore more of Panama
You've done Panama City, now it's time to explore more of Panama. Journey about 322 kilometres west to David to tick off its leading attractions. From Parque Cervantes to Altos del Rio Park and Coquito Hills Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Santiago de Veraguas is another essential stop in Panama and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Panama City. No journey is complete without visiting Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and La Placita San Juan De Dios.