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How to get fromManila to Panamaby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Panama by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane MNL - PTY
    24h 16m
    $1,042–1,543

  2. Fly to Golfito, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Golfito (GLF)plane plane MNL - GLF
    2. Take the bus from Golfito to Paso Canoasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera to Davidbus bus
    32h 17m
    $568–2,020

  3. Fly to David

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to David (DAV)plane plane MNL - DAV
    25h 46m
    $755–2,707

  4. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MNL - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Uvitashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Uvita to Davidbus bus
    29h 38m
    $1,196–2,001

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,589.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 16m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Panama?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 5 times a day.

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