Panama City Airport

Panama City-Bay County International Airport
3173 Airport Road
Panama City, FL 32405

Airport Code: PFN

Telephone: +1 850 763 6751
Fax: +1  850 785 5674

 

 

Panama City Airport is situated 6km to the north of Panama City and just 10 minutes away from the beautiful beaches in the area. From Highway 98 turn north on to Lisenby Avenue then proceed for 2.2km to the airport terminal.  

Panama City - Bay County International Airport is served by five major airlines: Delta, Comair, Northwest, Chautauqua and Freedom Airlines, and is a charter service provider with airlines flying to cities throughout Florida and the United States.

There are six major international car hire companies based at Panama City Airport: : Alamo at Panama City Airport - Avis at Panama City Airport - Budget at Panama City Airport - Enterprise at Panama City Airport - Hertz at Panama City Airport and National at Panama City Airport

We have also written an article on car hire at Panama City Airport which we hope you will find of interest.

After you have arrived at Panama City Airport and cleared customs and collected your baggage, if you need to hire a car you will find a choice of car rental agencies based in the airport terminal. Click here for details of live flight arrivals at Panama City Airport.

A spacious atrium hosts the departure lounge with six gates, ample seating and a panoramic view of the air field .Remember to leave plenty of time to get to the airport and check in for your flight, particularly if you have rented a car and have to return it to the car hire company.

Click here for details of live flight departures at Panama City Airport

Panama City Airport taxis and limousine services are available at the airport. If there are no cabs in front of the Terminal Building, passengers may telephone for taxi service from the courtesy phone located at the advertising kiosk in the terminal's west wing baggage claim area. The Holiday Inn Select in downtown Panama City and the Edgewater Beach Resort on Panama City Beach offer guests a courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport. They may also be contacted via the courtesy phone in the airport terminal baggage area.

The Baytown Trolley operates throughout the City of Panama and covers most locations.  The route operates from 06.00 to 18.30 everyday except Saturday and Sunday.  The fare is only $1. Our guide to Panama City buses provides more details on routes and timetables of local services.

There is no a railway station attached to the airport.   The nearest train station is in downtown Panama City which is the Bay Line Railroad which is a short line running from Panama City between Florida, Abbeville, Alabama.  From these stations you can also make connections to other parts of the USA. For more details on routes and timetables visit our guide to Panama City Airport trains.

We supply details on short and long term car parking at Panama City Airport. The parking facilities, as well as the entire airport property, is patrolled 24-hours a day by the Airport Police Department.

Curbside parking at the terminal is limited to loading and unloading only, with free parking for the first 10 minutes in the public car park.

There is a restaurant in the main lobby which is open from 06:00 to 1930 hours.  A full menu is available and they do have specials most days. Snack and soda vending machines are located in the departure gate area for the convenience of passengers who have already cleared security. Telephone: 001 850 784 2888

There are very limited shopping facilities at Panama City Airport with just a gift shop in the main lobby of the terminal which is is open from 05:00 until 18:30. . Telephone: 001 850 747-1053

 

A distinctive green roof caps the terminal at Panama City Airport's art-deco architecture. The main concourse offers a first class gift shop, restaurant and lounge, and an ATM machine for the convenience of passengers. We provide more general information on Panama City Airport including facilities for travellers with special needs.

We supply up to the minute full details on the weather at Panama City Airport and the surrounding area, as well as a 5 and 10 day forecast.