Panama’s national airline Compañía Panameña de Aviación offer flights from a number of locations in the Americas, including Los Angeles and New York. Flights from Britain are available through connecting fares, usually via Miami. Other operators offering flights to the country include Air France, American Airlines, Continental Airlines and British Airways.

Flights from London to Panama City take at least 14 hours, not taking into account changeover and waiting times. Miami to Panama City clocks in at around two hours thirty minutes. Panama City’s airport offers taxi and bus services into the city, along with a bank, car hire, a chemist and restaurant.