And note that construction is underway to expand the airport which could change any of this.Īrriving at Tocumen International AirportĪrrivals are fairly standard, though lineups can be long if a number of flights arrive at the same time. I couldn’t login at all with my iphone, but could with my ipad. Tocumen does have free wifi, but there’s a 30-minute limit.The secondary security check is more thorough than the first and you must dispose of your empty water bottle (yup, you read that right - empty bottles). There are two security and passport checks - before entering the airside of the airport and again before entering the gate for flights to the U.S.Line-ups are long, print your boarding pass in advance and don’t check a bag to avoid lines as much as possible.airports, but Tocumen is certainly no blissful Singapore Changi.

Departures / layovers are not as challenging as those I’ve experienced in Bali, Beijing, Mexico City or major U.S. Oh, and if you’re staying in Panama, here’s how to take the bus in Panama City, plus I have more articles on the Panama page).Īrrivals at Tocumen are fairly standard.

Here’s what you need to know to get through Panama’s Tocumen International Airport as smoothly as possible. I’ve got tips on surviving a long layover in Mexico City’s airport, and have some advice for Beijing which I haven’t published yet. Other airports do a great job at dehumanizing you and making travel unpleasant. Some airports make travelling if not a breeze, at least bearable.

Panama city airport arrivals