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Frequently asked questions: Marcos Gelabert Panama City airport

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Quick answers about Marcos Gelabert Panama City airport (PAC)

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Marcos Gelabert Panama City airport (PAC). See also the airport guide for general information.

The main carrier operating at the airport is Air Panama, providing scheduled domestic flights to David, Bocas del Toro, Changuinola, and Chitré, as well as charters. Flytrip also provides scheduled and charter tourist services to Bocas del Toro, Pedasí, and Contadora.
The Albrook station on Line 1 of the Panama Metro is located 1.5 km away, adjacent to the Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte. It takes 3 to 5 minutes by taxi or about 15 to 20 minutes on foot to reach the station.
Transfer between the two airports is by road via the Corredor Sur toll highway. The distance is roughly 25 km and travel time usually takes 30 to 45 minutes by taxi, private shuttle, or ride-hailing app.
No. The terminal closes overnight around 22:00 following the last scheduled flight and reopens between 05:00 and 06:00 in the morning. Overnight stays inside the terminal are not permitted, so passengers must stay in nearby hotels.
No, the terminal does not have luggage lockers or left-luggage storage facilities for passengers.
Car rental providers operating at or next to the airport in Albrook include Avis, Budget, Alamo, and Economy Rent a Car.

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