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Travel - International Air Panama’s national airline is Compaa Panamea de Aviacin (COPA - CM) (website: www.copaair.com). Air France, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, KLM and others also fly there. Approximate flight times From Panama City to London is 14 hours and to Miami is two hours 45 minutes. International airports Panam City (PTY) (Tocumn) is 27km (17 miles) northeast of the city (travel time – 30 to 60 minutes). Airport services include a bank, car hire, chemist, restaurant and full duty free facilities. Buses and taxis go to the city. Departure tax B20. Children under two years of age and passengers in transit to another country not leaving the airport and remaining for under nine hours are exempt. Sea The Panama Canal is the major route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and Panama (Balboa) is a port of call for many cruise lines and ocean vessels for both passenger and freight. Cruise lines include Cunard, Delta, Norwegian American, P&O, Princess and Royal Caribbean International. Rail There is currently no rail link betwen Panama and other international destinations. Road The principal route to Panama is the Pan-American Highway from Costa Rica to Panama City. Visitors are strongly advised not to use the route to Colombia via Darin Gap for personal safety reasons. |