Suggested flights ( PDX - PTY): 

March 18th, 2025

 

United 7am-6:38pm

1 stop 1h 18min in IAH

 

Delta 10:30pm-12:40pm

1 stop 3h 41min in ATL

 

American 10:53 - 12:40pm

1 stop 3h in MIA

 

Whether you fly in and stay in Old Town for the night, or take a red eye and arrive the 19th, the 12:45 flight on Air Panama leaves from Marcos A Gelabert airport and arrives to Bocas/ Isla Colón at 1:45, where a van from Bird Island Bungalows will meet you and other retreat participants. The drive to BIB is about 40 minutes. We’ll have an hour or so to settle in, then meet for opening ceremony and a gentle restorative practice to rebalance after travel. 

We’ll break for a moment, then gather to share a meal of local, organic fare, a bonfire at the beach - weather permitting - then head to bed and gather again in the morning for practice, breakfast, and time to explore…

 

The simplest way to get from PTY (Tocumen Airport) and PAC (Marcos Gelabert Airport) is by taxi or Uber. 

Air Panama flights to Bocas (BOC) from Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (PAC) range from $66-100 USD. The last flight of the day is around 5pm. 

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Travel to and from Panama City to Colon Island:

Note: If you flew into Panama City you likely flew into Tocumen International Airport so you will need to travel from Tocumen to the smaller, local airport, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport, which we mention below.

 

By plane: https://www.airpanama.com/en 

• Take a 1-hour flight on Air Panama out of the local airport - Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport (airport code: PAC) to Bocas del Toro International Airport (airport code: BOC).

  • There are three or four flights a day depending on the time of year.

  • Best NOT to show up at the airport more than 2 hours before check-in time unless otherwise arranged.

  • You are allowed 1 carry-on (they sometimes ask that it’s 4 kg (8.8 lbs) or less) - a small, not super stuffed backpack and 1 personal item that will fit under the seat in front of you.

  • Checked luggage can be purchased with your ticket or for $35 per 23 kg (50 lbs) bag when you check-in.

  • Ask for a window seat! If it’s a clear day the view is lovely for 10 - 15 minutes during takeoff and landing.

  • Many times the Air Panama site shows there are only one or a few seats left or maybe even sold out, however, we’ve only been on one flight that’s been full so call or contact Air Panama

    • Reservations Panama

For inquiries and reservation changes Flight departure/arrival information
  +507- 316-9000

operadora@airpanama.com

reservaciones@airpanama.com
 

• Customer service
    +507- 316-9069/ 316-9070
    servicio.al.cliente@airpanama.com