Getting From Panama City to David,
Panama
Most of our clients arrive via Tocumen Airport in Panama City.
Upon arrival you will then need to obtain transportation to David
City in Chiriqui, either by bus, rental car (most major rental car
companies are available) or by plane. If you arrive in Panama City
early enough it is possible to fly to David City the same day. A
taxi from the airport to Panama City should cost $30 or less, for
two people and luggage.
If you are unable to book a flight that allows you to make a same
day connection with the local Flights to or from David, Panama or
would prefer to spend a night or two visiting Panama City we
recommend the following hotels for your stay.
If you need help with booking local flights to David, hotels,
Panama City or canal tours we recommend you contact Luz, the owner
of Starlite Travel. email:
starlite@cwpanama.net -
Luz cell phone: 507-6-613-1102
Closest to the Allbrook Airport - (useful for departing Panama
City to David )
The ALLBROOK INN ph. 507-315-1789, is the closest place to stay
to the Allbrook Airport, great especially if you are going to catch
the first flight out in the morning! They do not have a restaurant.
They have a continental breakfast, but if you are catching the
earliest flight, it will not be set up yet. You can buy a cup of
coffee and a breakfast treat at the airport.
Closest to Tocumen Airport - (useful upon departure from
Panama City).
The RIANDE Aeropuerto, ph. 507-290-3333, is the closest hotel to
the Tocumen Airport, the international airport for leaving Panama.
http://www.hotelesriande.com/aeropuerto/index.asp
Hotels within Panama City:
Hotel Marvella - $65.00
Address: Calle D at Eusebio A. Morales
Offers clean rooms that are in good shape if a bit on the small side
-- all are fitted with a double and twin bed. The bathrooms are on
the small side, but have large walk-in showers. The front desk staff
is courteous and bilingual.
Telephone: 011-507-263-2220
El Parador - clean rooms, some suites, swimming pool on the roof,
quiet within walking distance of shopping and restaurants,
reasonably priced. PH. 507-214-4586 or 507-214-4587
Hotel Milan - Clean quiet rooms, some suites, restaurant, new
hotel, low range cost. e-mail: hotelmilan@cwpanama.net
Pricing based on double occupancy per night-
Five Star Hotels:
Hotel Casino El Panama - $145.00
Hotel Sheraton - $165.00
Hotel Casino Veneto - $170.00
ARRIVAL TO DAVID CITY BY PLANE:
From Panama City you will need to fly out of a smaller airport,
Albrook Airport (new name is Gelabert Airport). Taxis are plentiful
and the ride takes about 20 minutes from the above hotels, and costs
about $20. There are two in-country airlines: Air panama and
Aeroperlas. (flyairpanama.com & aeroperlas.com) Both airlines fly 7
days a week offering several flights daily. Planes are pressurized
and both cost the same. The flight takes one hour. Unless there is a
holiday, there are usually seats available. You are supposed to
check in one hour before the flight, if you do not check in within
twenty minutes of the flight time your seat may be sold to a stand
by, you can catch the next flight.
If you need help booking hotels and local flights to/from David,
we recommend you contact Luz, the owner of Starlite Travel.
email: starlite@cwpanama.net
- Luz cell phone: 507-6-613-1102
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