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The Tocumen International Airport is the main airport in Panama, and you most likely will be flying into this one. It is located about 20 km from the center Panama City, and there are a few options available for easily getting to the city, taking approximately 25 minutes.

Here are five easy ways to get from the Tocumen airport to your hotel in Panama City…

Taxi ($30)

The most traditional way people get from the airport to Panama City is by taxi, and this costs $30 for 1-2 people and a bit more for 3-4. After you get your luggage off the baggage claim and exit the doors to the pickup area, there will be a few guys yelling if you need a taxi. Don’t bother with these guys because all they will do is carry your bags 5 feet over to the taxi pickup area and then rudely ask for a tip. Walk to the taxi stand located outside yourself to grab a cab for $30 to a destination within Panama City (other rates can be found here). Tipping the taxi drivers at the end of your ride is also not necessary.

Taxi Hack ($10-$15)

You can save at least half the cost of the official taxi rate by simply walking to the main road and hailing a cab off the street from there. It’s a little confusing how to get to the main road from the airport as a pedestrian, but you can follow the steps I have listed in this article. This “taxi hack” will require some bargaining power and you can expect to pay $10-$15 depending on how good your Spanish and negotiating skills are.

Uber & other apps ($12-25)

Using Uber and other transportation apps is a safe, simple, and affordable way to get from the airport to Panama City. The only downside to this is that you will need to have a data connection or try to use the airport’s spotty wifi to be able to use the apps.

Uber: Approximately $12 plus you can save $10 on your first ride with promo code UBERPTYLIFE.

Cabify: $25 plus you can save $10 on your first ride with promo code JOEYB1. This app also allows you to schedule a pickup in advance.

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Pineapple Shuttle ($9)

For just $9 / person, Pineapple Shuttle runs three times, providing transport between the airport and many of the hostels in Panama City. You don’t have actually to be staying at one the hostels, but these are the pickup / drop off points so check out this list to see which hostel is closest to your hotel or hostel.

Bus ($1.25)

If you’re feeling adventurous, want to save a ton of money, and have the extra time then taking the bus into the city is pretty simple. You can follow my step-by-step guide, complete with pictures, on how to do that here. You should only take the bus if you have a small carry-on or backpack because it can get crowded and you want to be courteous of other passengers.

 


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I'm Joey, a guy from Louisville, Kentucky that packed up and studied abroad in Panamá at the age of 20 and haven't moved back since. What started as a semester trip to Panamá has turned into 10+ years of living in Latin America and becoming a full-time travel blogger. I now rotate between living in Panama City, Bogotá, and Lima. Follow me on Instagram @joeybonura for more updates on my life abroad!

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