PTY → Panama City Centre: ~25 km, ~25 min by car.
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A private transfer from Panama City Airport (PTY) to Panama City city centre costs €40 per car (1–3 passengers) or €60 per van (4–8 passengers). The price is fixed per vehicle and paid in advance by card. Your driver tracks the flight and waits 60 minutes after the actual landing at no cost.
Prices checked 7 November 2026.
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Terminals: Tocumen has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, both handling international flights; a free shuttle bus links them daily from 05:00 to 23:00 (Terminal 1 between gates 104 and 105, Terminal 2 down the stairs opposite gate 209). Arriving passengers leave the terminal they are processed in after immigration, baggage claim and customs.
Meeting point: The driver waits in the public arrivals area of the terminal where you exit after immigration, baggage claim and customs (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2), holding a sign with your name. Flight tracking is included and the first 60 minutes after landing are free waiting time.
Public transport to Panama City Centre: Metro de Panamá Line 2 (airport branch) from Aeropuerto station (free airport shuttle from Terminal 1 door 2 / Terminal 2 door 18) to Corredor Sur (change to the Line 2 main line), Mon-Fri 05:00-23:00, Sat 05:00-22:00, Sun 07:00-22:00, 1 change. MetroBus (MiBus) bus from MetroBus stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to city routes (see MiBus route planner), daily 05:00-23:00. There is no direct public transport link from the terminals to Bella Vista. The airport's external shuttle runs to the Metro station, from where the Line 2 airport branch goes to Corredor Sur; passengers then continue on Line 2 towards San Miguelito and change to Line 1 for stations such as Vía Argentina or Iglesia del Carmen. MetroBus city routes also stop at both terminals and need a prepaid card sold inside the airport.
Checked 31 Oct 2026.
No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.
Your driver waits at the PTY arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at all three Panama City airports — Tocumen (PTY), Albrook (PAC) and Panama Pacifico (BLB) — and drive to any address in Panama City: Bella Vista, Obarrio, El Cangrejo, Punta Paitilla, Costa del Este, Casco Viejo, the Amador Causeway and the cruise terminals, and on to the Miraflores Locks, Gamboa, Colón, Portobelo and the Pacific beaches of Coronado and Farallón. Longer trips in Panama on request.
A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.
Every driver is hand-picked and speaks fluent English.
Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.
Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.
The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.
We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.
A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.
Updated: October 2026 · Prices and answers verified by ShuttleHero
Once you have your luggage, head for the “Arrivals” exit — your driver is waiting there with a sign showing your name. Not found within two minutes? Message us on WhatsApp and we will walk you straight to him.
We track your flight in real time — there is nothing for you to do. If it is delayed we move the pickup automatically. At the airport the first 60 minutes after landing are free, at ports and train stations 30 minutes, at any other address 20 minutes. After that, waiting costs €6 per started 15 minutes (€9 in a van). Landed early? Your driver is already on the way.
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup and you get a full refund. Rescheduling is free until then too. If you cancel less than 24 hours before pickup or don't show up, the fare is not refunded. Just reply to your confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.
You pay in advance when you book, on a secure Stripe payment page: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay or Google Pay. There is nothing to pay the driver on the day.
Yes — infant carrier (0–13 kg), child seat (9–18 kg) and booster (15–36 kg), all to EU safety standards. Just add them when booking (€10 each) — they are fitted and ready.
A car (1–3 people) takes 4 large suitcases plus hand luggage; our vans (4–8 people) up to 8. Travelling with skis, golf clubs or a bike? Tell us when booking and we will send the right vehicle.
Book one van for up to 8 passengers: €60 from Panama City Airport (PTY) to Panama City city centre — one fixed price for the whole van. The van takes up to 8 large suitcases plus hand luggage. Golf bags on request: mention them when booking and we will send the right vehicle. Child seats are €10 each. Your driver takes you to the door of your hotel.
Book at least 3 hours before pickup so we can assign the right driver. Shorter notice? Message us on WhatsApp and we will do our best.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.
