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DAV Enrique Malek International Airport

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Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) serves David, about 4 km south of David. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADAV
ICAOMPDA
ServesDavid
From centre4 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Elevation27 m

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The airport in numbers

Enrique Malek International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Enrique Malek International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 243,774 passengers in 2018, against a peak of 323,465 in 2016.

Passengers / year
243,774
as of 2018
Peak traffic
323,465
in 2016
Elevation
27 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2009–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Enrique Malek International Airport to David

The airport is about 4 km south of David, about 12 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 minmetered
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DAV to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Boquete43 km61 min—
Bocas del Toro108 km113 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Enrique Malek International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in David ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Enrique Malek International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Metro Batavia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Enrique Malek International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Enrique Malek International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in David shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

Other options near David

Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Enrique Malek International Airport to the centre of David?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 4 km south of David, about 12 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Enrique Malek International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Enrique Malek International Airport to David?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Enrique Malek International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Enrique Malek International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including San Jose, Panama. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Enrique Malek International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Enrique Malek International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Enrique Malek International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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