⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic → International
75
minutes
International → Domestic
75
minutes
International → International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Two terminals: Terminal 1 (older, 26 gates) and modern Terminal 2 (opened 2019, 12 gates). Connected by airside walkway (8 min) or free shuttle bus (8-10 min, operates 5 AM-11 PM). Hub of the Americas - Copa Airlines headquarters. Terminal 2: modern, spacious, clean but very long distances between gates, limited moving walkways. Terminal 1: older infrastructure, some maintenance issues. Multiple Copa Club lounges: large 21,500 sq ft facility in T2 center (2nd floor), smaller in T1. Other lounges: Tocumen Royal Saloon (T1 landside), The Lounge (both terminals). 19.25 million passengers (2024 record). Free WiFi 2-hour limit. Food courts near Gates 30-40 and 200-210, close by 10 PM.
🔄 Connection Tips
No customs/immigration required for connections - bags checked through to final destination. Gate numbers starting with 1 are in Terminal 1, starting with 2 are in Terminal 2. Double security check required for US flights. Very long walking distances in T2 with limited functioning moving walkways - allow extra time. Copa operates from both terminals but most international flights from T2. US carriers (American, Delta, United) typically use T1. Terminal connector: airside walkway takes 8 minutes, no rescreening needed when staying airside. Allow extra connection time for terminal changes.
⏰ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
30
minutes
Domestic → International
60
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
🏢 Terminal Information
Ailigandí Airport (AIL) serves the Guna Yala (San Blas) region of Panama, providing small‑aircraft access to the island community. Facilities consist of a short runway with a very small terminal hut near the shoreline. Check‑in is handled by the local agent or charter operator; passengers wait in a shaded area before boarding on foot across the apron. Arriving bags are handed back adjacent to the building.\n\nThe layout is extremely compact. From the boat landing or village path to the terminal is about a minute, and the walk from the terminal to the aircraft is typically 30–60 seconds. There are no buses, jet bridges, or inter‑terminal transfers; all movements are ground‑level.\n\nThere is no TSA‑style screening and no immigration/customs at AIL. International formalities are completed at Panama City airports (PTY/PAC) before or after island segments. Weather and sea conditions can affect both flights and boat transfers—plan buffers.\n\nAmenities are minimal: basic seating, shade, and sometimes a small kiosk when flights operate. There are no lounges or shops, and cellular coverage can vary. Ground transport consists of boats and pre‑arranged local guides or drivers for mainland connections.\n\nAccessibility is basic and step‑free, though paths may be uneven; staff and community members can assist passengers with reduced mobility. Family facilities are minimal—carry water, baby supplies, and sun protection.
🔄 Connection Tips
Island airstrip in San Blas archipelago. Weather and sea conditions affect operations.
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