BOCUpdated October 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Bocas del Toro Isla Colón Airport

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Quick answers about Bocas del Toro Isla Colón Airport (BOC)

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Bocas del Toro Isla Colón Airport (BOC). See also the airport guide for general information.

Scheduled flights are operated by Air Panama and Flytrip to Panama City (Albrook Airport), along with regional international flights operated by SANSA to San José, Costa Rica.
You can take a yellow taxi for roughly USD 1 to USD 2 per person (a 5 to 10-minute ride) or walk to town in 15 to 25 minutes. To visit other islands like Bastimentos or Carenero, continue to the water taxi docks in Bocas Town.
No. The terminal operates strictly during daylight hours and closes after the final evening flight, requiring passengers to book lodging in Bocas Town or nearby areas.
There are no ATMs or currency exchange facilities within the terminal. All banking services must be accessed in downtown Bocas Town.
There are no standard car rental counters at the airport. In town, visitors commonly rent golf carts, ATVs, or bicycles from independent local businesses.

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