Panama Destinations – Beaches, Islands & More
Explore the best Panama destinations by charter flight – from surf beaches and tropical islands to mountain towns.
All Panama Destinations by Air
Pacific Coast
UNESCO-listed marine reserve famous for diving, snorkeling and big marine life, usually accessed from Santa Catalina.
Pacific Coast
Small Pacific coast town known for surfing and as the main jumping-off point for Coiba National Park.
Panama City
Capital and main hub for international and domestic flights, including Albrook Airport and Tocumen International.
Turn flight routes into ready-to-follow Panama trips
Suggested Panama Itineraries
Not sure how to put everything together? Check our suggested itineraries that combine the destinations on this page into easy, time-smart trips:
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3-day Panama itinerary – quick escapes focused on one key region (for example, Santa Catalina & Coiba or San Blas islands).
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5-day Panama itinerary – a balanced mix of city, beaches or islands, ideal for first-time visitors.
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9-day Panama itinerary – deeper trips that combine two or three destinations by charter flight, such as Panama City, Santa Catalina, Coiba, Bocas del Toro, Boquete or the Pearl Islands.
Wonders of Panama
FAQ - Destinations in Panama
Start by thinking about your time and travel style. If you only have a few days, focusing on one main region (for example Santa Catalina & Coiba, San Blas or Bocas del Toro) works best. With more time you can combine city, beaches, islands and mountains. Each destination on this page includes what it’s best known for – surfing, diving, wildlife, hiking, fishing or relaxing – so you can quickly see which places match your priorities.
For most travellers, a 3-day trip works best with one main destination, a 5-day trip with one main base plus a side trip, and an 8-day trip with two or three destinations connected by charter flights. The more places you add, the more you’ll want to use short flights instead of long drives to keep the trip fun instead of exhausting.
For quick getaways, popular choices include Santa Catalina & Coiba (surfing and diving), San Blas (Guna Yala) (island overnights and sailing), Bocas del Toro (Caribbean islands and nightlife) and the Pearl Islands (beaches, fishing and whale watching in season). Our 3-day and 5-day suggested itineraries show simple ways to build a short trip around one of these hubs.
Yes. Many itineraries mix scheduled domestic flights (for example Panama City to David or Bocas del Toro) with short charter legs to reach smaller airstrips, private lodges or island areas. The Destinations page helps you see which places are best reached by charter and which can be combined with regular flights, road transfers or boat rides.
The Destinations page helps you choose where you want to go in Panama – surf towns, islands, mountain areas and nature reserves. The Flights page helps you see how to connect those places by charter, showing key routes, typical flight times and starting prices. A simple way to plan is:
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Pick your favourite destinations here,
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Check the Flights section for routes between them,
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Send a flight request with your dates and group size.
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Yes. If none of the 3-day, 5-day or 8-day suggested Panama itineraries fit exactly what you have in mind, you can still send a request describing the destinations you like on this page, your travel dates and how many days you have. We can then suggest smarter routes and charter options so you spend more time enjoying Panama’s destinations and less time moving between them.