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Tocumen International Airport to Panama City — Transport Guide 2026

Tocumen (PTY) is 25 km from central Panama City. Taxi and Uber are the standard options — the Metrobus (Corredor Sur) is available but slow.

PTY25 km to cityUSDLatin America

Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Tocumen International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Uber (~$18)
Fastest
Uber or taxi (~30 min)

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Metrobus + Corredor Sur

bus · Best for: Budget only
Cost
$0.35
Time
90+ min
Frequency
Every 20 min
Requires Metrobus card. Not recommended with luggage.

Yellow taxi (fixed rate)

taxi · Best for: Simple + reliable
Cost
$30-35 to city
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Rates are semi-fixed but negotiate before entering.

Uber / InDrive

ride share · Best for: App-based + cheaper
Cost
$18-30
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber pickup at designated area outside arrivals.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

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Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Tocumen International Airport from Panama City?
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 25 km from Panama City city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PTY to Panama City?
Uber (~$18)
What is the fastest way from PTY to Panama City?
Uber or taxi (~30 min)