Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Upon landing at Tocumen, passengers proceed through immigration control, collect baggage, and clear customs before entering the public arrivals area.

• Follow the overhead directional signage along the concourse towards the main immigration hall.
• Present your passport, return or onward travel document, and any required entry documentation to the immigration officer.
• Proceed to the baggage reclaim area located after immigration control to collect checked luggage.
• Pass through customs inspection; complete a written declaration if carrying goods to declare or currency exceeding 10,000 USD equivalent.
• Exit into the public arrival hall where ground transport services, ATMs, and information counters are situated.

• Zug

  Metro Rail

  The Metro Line 2 branch connects directly from Terminal 2 to Corredor Sur station, where passengers transfer to the main Line 2 and onwards to Line 1 into central Panama City. Requires a transit smartcard.

  Dauer:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically under 2 USD

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Authorised airport taxis operate from designated ranks outside the arrivals exit of both terminals. Fares to central Panama City are generally standard flat rates.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 30-40 USD

• Fahrdienste

  Rideshare

  Rideshare services operate to and from Tocumen Airport. Pick-up locations are designated outside the main terminal exits.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically 15-30 USD

• Bus

  Public Bus

  MiBus (Metrobus) routes run along the main highway outside the airport complex. Requires a prepaid Metrobus smartcard purchased prior to boarding.

  Dauer:

  roughly 60-90 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically under 1 USD

Tocumen operates as a major transit hub where international connections are typically handled airside without clearing national border control.

• If your baggage is checked through to your final destination, follow the international transfer signs directly to your departure gate.
• If changing airlines or re-checking baggage, you must exit through immigration and customs, then re-check at the landside departure counters.
• Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected airside, allowing passengers to walk between gates without passing border checks.
• Security screening may be conducted at specific transit points or departure gates depending on the destination country.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the passenger terminals for limited time sessions.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your device.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the landing page to connect.
• Free access is typically granted for a set period, after which users may re-connect.

Panama uses the Panamanian Balboa (PAB) pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar (USD). US dollar banknotes are the official paper currency used in daily transactions.

• US Dollar banknotes are accepted everywhere; Panamanian coins circulate alongside US coins.
• Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing USD are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 public areas.
• Currency exchange desks operate in both terminals for major foreign currencies.
• Major credit cards are widely accepted at airport shops, restaurants, and official transport desks.

A range of dining options is available both landside and airside across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

• Airside concourses host international fast-food chains, grab-and-go kiosks, and full-service restaurants.
• Landside public areas offer coffee shops and basic dining services for arriving passengers.
• Dietary options such as vegetarian or gluten-free meals vary by outlet.

Multiple premium lounges are located in the secure airside departure areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

• Copa Club lounges are available for eligible business class passengers and frequent flyer program members.
• Independent airline lounges and pay-per-use lounge facilities accept standard lounge access cards or paid entrance.
• Facilities generally include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, food buffets, and beverages.

While there is no transit hotel inside the airside area, several hotels operate close to the airport complex with shuttle connections.

• Airport hotels located along Via Tocumen are reachable within a 5-10 minute drive.
• Many nearby hotels offer complimentary or pre-booked shuttle services to and from the terminals.
• Downtown Panama City hotels are approximately 30-45 minutes away by road.

Baggage facilities at Tocumen include luggage carts, lost property services, and standard reclaim belts.

• Luggage trolleys are provided in the baggage reclaim halls for arriving passengers.
• If your luggage is missing or damaged, report immediately to your airline's baggage service counter before exiting customs.
• Inquire with airport information counters landside for lost and found inquiries within the terminal buildings.

Basic family support amenities are provided throughout the airport terminals.

• Baby changing facilities are integrated into select restrooms in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Lifts and ramps are available across multi-level sections to support pushchairs and strollers.
• Passengers travelling with infants can request priority assistance at check-in and security checkpoints.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Duty-free shopping
• Restaurants and cafés
• VIP Lounges
• Car rental desks
• Information counters
• Medical station

Lokale Notrufnummer: 911 (General Emergency / SUME), 104 (National Police).

• For medical emergencies inside the terminal, notify airport staff or locate the airport medical clinic.
• If your passport is lost or stolen, contact your national embassy in Panama City and report to airport police.
• Dial 911 for emergency medical services or 104 for National Police throughout Panama.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Aeropuerto Internacional de TocumenOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Servicio Nacional de Migración de PanamáRegierungsquelle
• Autoridad Nacional de AduanasRegierungsquelle
• El Metro de PanamáOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Sistema Único de Manejo de Emergencias - SUME 911Regierungsquelle