Air Panama
A privately owned Panamanian regional airline operating scheduled and charter flights, with a turboprop-focused network connecting Panama City to domestic communities and neighbouring Costa Rica.
About Air Panama
Air Panama is a privately owned regional airline based in Panama. The present carrier traces its origins to 1980, when it began operating as Parsa, and adopted the Air Panama identity in 2005. Using IATA code 7P and ICAO code PST, it provides scheduled passenger services alongside charter operations, with an emphasis on connecting communities that are less convenient to reach overland.
The airline’s primary hub is Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport in Panama City’s Albrook district. Its network comprises 13 routes serving eight destinations across Panama and Costa Rica. These include David, Bocas Del Toro, Changuinola, Bahia Pinas, Jaque and Playon Chico, as well as international service to San Jose. Bocas Del Toro and David are its most significant departure points after Panama City.
Aircraft types associated with Air Panama’s operations include the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, Fokker 70 and Saab SF-340B. This mix suits short regional sectors and destinations with comparatively small airports or limited infrastructure. Cabin layouts and service levels depend on the aircraft assigned, while fare categories primarily differentiate baggage inclusion, flexibility and ticket conditions rather than providing conventional long-haul cabin classes.
Air Panama is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it is not known to offer a conventional frequent-flyer programme. Travellers should not expect alliance mileage accrual, reciprocal status benefits or through-ticketing across a large partner network. Connections with other airlines may involve separate reservations, collecting and rechecking baggage, and transferring between Albrook and Tocumen airports in Panama City.
Air Panama’s practical strength is its access to smaller Panamanian communities and leisure destinations, including locations where road travel can be slow or impractical. The trade-off is that regional operations may offer fewer frequencies, smaller cabins and less schedule resilience than large network airlines. Weather, runway conditions or operational requirements can affect services, so passengers making separate onward connections should leave a generous time buffer.
Good to know
Flying with Air Panama — what to expect
Albrook Is The Hub
Most Air Panama flights in the capital use Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport in Albrook rather than Tocumen International Airport. Check the airport code carefully before arranging transport.
Allow Transfer Time
Connections between Air Panama and international carriers may require a cross-city transfer between Albrook and Tocumen. Leave a generous buffer, especially when travelling on separate tickets.
Check Fare Baggage
Checked-baggage inclusion varies by fare category, and smaller regional aircraft can have restrictive cabin-storage limits. Review the allowance for your fare and route before packing.
Regional Aircraft Cabins
Aircraft and cabin layouts vary across the network, with regional types used on many sectors. Expect more limited overhead space and fewer onboard amenities than on a mainline jet.
Weather Can Matter
Flights to smaller coastal, island or remote airports can be sensitive to local weather and operating conditions. Avoid tight self-connections and monitor the airline’s schedule near departure.
Network overview
Where Air Panama flies
Air Panama operates 13 routes to 8 destinations across 2 countries, its longest sector reaching David to Panama City (360 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Panama flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
David → Panama City
360 km · DAV → PAC
The longest sector in the Air Panama network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Panama
Notable destinations on Air Panama's network.
7PPanama Citydirect7PDaviddirect7PBahia Pinasdirect7PBocas Del Torodirect7PChanguinoladirect7PJaquedirect7PPlayon Chicodirect7PSan JosedirectDestination list is indicative of Air Panama's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Panama — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Tickets are generally more affordable when booked ahead and outside holidays or peak leisure periods. Compare nearby dates and account for baggage charges when assessing the lowest fare.
- The busiest departure hubs by number of routes are Panama City, Bocas Del Toro, David, Bahia Pinas and Changuinola, in that order. Panama City’s flights primarily use Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport in Albrook.
- Air Panama serves exactly eight destinations across two countries. It operates 13 routes within that network.
- Air Panama serves destinations in Panama and Costa Rica. Its network includes Panama City, David, Bahia Pinas, Bocas Del Toro, Changuinola, Jaque, Playon Chico and San Jose.
- Air Panama’s primary hub is Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport in Albrook, Panama City. Bocas Del Toro and David are its next most active departure points by route count.
- Air Panama permits limited cabin baggage, but allowances can vary and storage is restricted on regional aircraft. Confirm the current size and weight rules for your fare and flight directly with the airline before departure.
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- Air Panama’s longest route is David to Panama City, about 360 km nonstop.