Panama City is primarily served by two very different airports: Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), also known as Albrook Airport. Tocumen (PTY) is the "Hub of the Americas" and the main gateway for almost all international visitors in 2026. It is a massive, modern facility located about 20km east of the city center and serves as the primary base for Copa Airlines. If you are flying in from the U.S., Europe, or South America, you will almost certainly land here. Albrook (PAC), on the other hand, is located right next to the city center and the Albrook Mall; it is the main hub for domestic flights within Panama. If you are heading to the San Blas Islands, Bocas del Toro, or David, you will likely depart from Albrook. There is also a third, emerging airport called Panamá Pacífico (BLB) located on the former Howard Air Force Base, which is used mainly by low-cost carriers like Wingo for regional flights to Colombia and Costa Rica. Knowing the difference is crucial in 2026, as a taxi between PTY and PAC can take over an hour in Panama's notorious traffic.