All Direct Transfer Routes From Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
PTY
25 min
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is located 20 km northeast of Panama City. The Metro Line 2 Airport Branch is one of the world's best airport transit bargains: passengers board at the elevated Terminal 2 station and connect seamlessly into central Panama City in 45-55 minutes for just $0.50 USD! For door-to-door convenience with luggage, an official authorized tourist taxi or Uber takes 25-35 minutes for $25 - $35 USD via the Corredor Sur tollway.
Terminals & Station Layout
PTY operates Terminal 1 and the sleek Foster + Partners-designed Terminal 2. The elevated Metro Line 2 Aeropuerto station connects directly to Terminal 2 via a covered pedestrian skybridge.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Panama uses the US Dollar as legal currency. Only use authorized tourist taxis (*taxis de turismo*) with yellow license plates and set flat tariffs ($30–$35 USD to downtown), or order an Uber to the designated parking garage pickup area.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Metro Line 2 operates from 05:00 to 23:00 daily. For overnight layovers and arrivals, Uber and official airport taxis are available 24/7.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
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Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.