Panama is located between North America and South America and can truly be called the land bridge between the two. To its West is the North Pacific Ocean and to the East lies the Caribbean Sea. This makes Panama especially special as you can enjoy the beaches and the marine life on both sides. The country is rich in natural resources as it is in its culture. If you are planning a holiday here then you would be interested in knowing the Panama flights you should consider to get to the country and also for domestic travel within the country.

International Flights

Panama is well connected to the rest of the world with a wide network of flights. Most flights usually offer a route that involves a stop over and a connecting flight, though some airlines do offer a direct flight to the country. All major airlines including Air France, KLM and Lufthansa fly to Panama. If you are flying in from a Latin American country then Copa offers a number of flight options that may interest you. For great flight prices do consider the All American Airpass or Hahn when booking your tickets.

If you are flying in from America then Air America and Copa Airlines offer several flights for you to consider. For European travelers, you could fly on British Airlines, KLM or any of the other major carriers. Most of these flights have a stop over in the USA or in Costa Rica. Qantas and Air New Zealand flights to Panama have a layover at Los Angeles, Hawaii or Honolulu.

During peak season or the tourist season, from December to April, it may be more difficult to get flight tickets and it is wise to plan ahead. Booking your flight tickets well in advance will ensure that don’t have to make any changes to your travel plans. Also you may be able to get a cheaper fare simply by booking ahead of time. Opting flexible dates and flight timing can also help secure discounts on your travel fare. This means you save more money on traveling and can spend it exploring the country.

Most international flights arrive at the Tocumen International Airport at Panama City and some flights arrive at the close by Albrook Airport. Taxi and bus service make it convenient for visitors to travel to their hotel or rental home or apartment.

Domestic Flights

There is much to see and do in Panama and scheduling out your travel plans will help ensure that you enjoy your holiday well. Once you know which parts of the country you want to explore you can decide how you want to get there. The two main domestic airlines in the country are the Air Panama and the Aeroperlas. You can consider booking flights to panama  on either of the airlines when planning your holiday. While Air Panama serves the Western part of the country extensively, Aerperlas focuses mostly on the Eastern section. You can book flights to Bocas del Toro, San Blas Islands, Contadora and to many other parts of the country.