Tocumen International Airport
Tocumen International Airport sits approximately 24 kilometres east of Panama City, in Panama Province. It serves as the primary international gateway to Panama and the wider Latin American region. Opened in 1978, it replaced Marcos A. Gelabert Airport as the country's main aviation hub and has since grown into one of Central America's most strategically positioned airports.
About Tocumen International Airport
Tocumen International Airport sits approximately 24 kilometres east of Panama City, in Panama Province. It serves as the primary international gateway to Panama and the wider Latin American region. Opened in 1978, it replaced Marcos A. Gelabert Airport as the country's main aviation hub and has since grown into one of Central America's most strategically positioned airports.
The airport operates two terminals: the original Terminal 1, which has been progressively expanded, and the modern Terminal 2, which opened to handle significant growth in traffic. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west allow simultaneous operations. The airport functions on a 24-hour basis with no curfew, supporting its role as a connecting hub across time zones.
Overview
Tocumen International Airport sits approximately 24 kilometres east of Panama City, in Panama Province. It serves as the primary international gateway to Panama and the wider Latin American region. Opened in 1978, it replaced Marcos A. Gelabert Airport as the country's main aviation hub and has since grown into one of Central America's most strategically positioned airports.
Airlines
Copa Airlines, Panama's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member, uses Tocumen as its primary hub, operating an extensive route network across the Americas. Wingo, a low-cost subsidiary, also bases operations here. Major international carriers from North America, South America, Europe, and the Caribbean maintain scheduled services, reinforcing the airport's role as a regional connecting point.
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FAQ
Tocumen International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City, Panama (North America), at coordinates 9.070°, -79.390°.
- Its IATA code is PTY and its ICAO code is MPTO.
- Tocumen International Airport serves Panama City, Panama. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Tocumen International Airport operates on America/Panama local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Tocumen International Airport sits at latitude 9.070° and longitude -79.390°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is Avenida Domingo Díaz, Panamá, Panamá, Panama, the phone number is +507 238-2700, the official website is http://www.tocumenpanama.aero/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Panama. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.