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Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Location: The airport lies 17 miles (27km) from Panama City.
Time: GMT -5.
Contacts: Tel: +507 238 2700.
Transfer to the city: The only public transport into Panama City is provided by minivans dubbed 'Taxi de Turismo', which can be booked from the Information Booth in the arrivals hall. The fare is US$15, and transfer time is about half an hour. Regular taxis also operate day and night at fixed prices depending on the number of passengers, but are not metered. The taxi rank is outside the arrivals area.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented in the arrivals hall are Alamo, Avis, Barriga, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Facilities: There is a bank and ATM on the departure level. A restaurant and coffee bar are situated on the mezzanine overlooking departures, and snack bars in arrivals. Last-minute gifts can be bought at several stores on the first and second floors, including duty free. Baggage storage is available, and information booths are located in arrivals.
Parking: Open-air parking is available in front of the terminal.
Departure Tax: US$20.
Website: www.tocumenpanama.aero

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