Traveling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH): what you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Panama City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PTY to EOH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between PTY and EOH:
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport
El Dorado International Airport
El Eden Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Right now, AED 609 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,291. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PTY to EOH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PTY to EOH.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.
Central Panama City to Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EOH instead:
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travelers miss. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to central Medellin
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to central Medellin has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PTY to EOH in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometers south of Medellin. No trip is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.