Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Taxi from Tocumen International Airport to Panama City, fare, estimate & time

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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. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Tocumen International Airport is about 17 km northeast of Panama City from Panama City.

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Not just the centre

From Tocumen International Airport to other towns

Colón · 65 km, ~68 min

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Tocumen International Airport to Panama City?

It depends on distance and the local tariff. Ask at the taxi desk whether there's a fixed price to your zone.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Tocumen 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.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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