Travel Information

Getting to Panama & Other Experiences

How to get to Panama from the USA & Canada

Closest international airport: Panama City – Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Recommended Connection:

Flights from the United States
Panama City has excellent air links from the USA, typically with non-stop flights from major US gateways (depending on season and airline schedules). In practice, you can usually travel:
Non-stop to PTY from select major US cities, or
With one easy connection via common hubs such as Miami, Houston, Atlanta, New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles (routes vary by date).

Flights from Canada
From Canada, you’ll most often fly:
with one connection via major hubs in the USA (e.g., Miami, Houston, New York) or
occasionally via another large international hub, depending on the season.

Typical total travel time from USA:
Non-stop: roughly 4–7 hours (depending on departure city)
With one connection: commonly 7–12 hours total (depending on layover)

Typical total travel time from Canada: usually 9–15 hours (depending on routing and layover).
Important note for Canadian travellers: if your itinerary connects in the USA, you may need to meet US transit/entry requirements (e.g., ESTA for eligible travellers). Always check your specific routing in advance.

Tip: Arrive one day before departure – to allow for any delays and a comfortable acclimatization.

Accommodation

Arrive early and enjoy Panama City & the Panama Canal

If you have a couple of extra days, it’s well worth arriving early to explore Panama City—a vibrant capital with a beautiful historic district and one of the world’s greatest engineering landmarks: the Panama Canal (the main visitor centre is close to the city).

Panama City offers a wide range of hotels across all categories. We’re happy to help you choose a good location and suggest a simple 1–2 day plan.

We are based on Panama’s Atlantic side in Linton Bay Marina. Once you arrive, you’ll be accommodated directly on the yacht—in your private cabin.

Learn more about Linton Bay

Transfer

From the airport to Linton Bay Marina

We can pick you up at Panama City Airport (PTY) (or another location in Panama) and take you in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle directly to Linton Bay Marina—Western standard, safe and hassle-free. Our driver is trusted and experienced, and you’ll be taken all the way to the yacht.

Drive time: approximately 2.5–3 hours by comfortable, air-conditioned car.

what to see before or after your cruise

More Experiences in Panama

If you have time, we recommend staying in Panama for a few extra days. The country offers a wide variety of experiences:

Nature & Adventure

Soberanía National Park – jungle full of birds and monkeys (30 min from the city)
Baru Volcano and Boquete region – coffee, trekking, waterfalls (longer stay)
Caribbean region of Bocas del Toro or the Pacific islands – perfect for beach lovers