Guide to Panama City Airport in Florida

Panama City Airport is served by five major airlines and is a charter service provider, with airlines flying to cities throughout Florida and the United States. It is 6km to the north of downtown Panama City just 10 minutes from the beaches. To get to the airport from Highway 98 turn north on to Lisenby Avenue and drive for 2.2km directly to the Airport terminal. The terminal building is very easy to spot with a green roof and art deco architecture.

When you arrive at Panama City Airport and cleared customs and collected your baggage, if you need to hire a car you will find a choice of six major car rental agencies based in the airport terminal. if you would rather get a taxi then if there are no cabs at the rank front of the terminal building, you can telephone for taxi service from the courtesy phone at the advertising kiosk in the terminal's west wing baggage claim area. The Holiday Inn Select in downtown Panama City and the Edgewater Beach Resort on Panama City Beach offer guests a courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport and may also be contacted via the courtesy phone in the airport terminal baggage area.

if you are planning to travel by public transport from Panama City Airport Taxi Service in Riverdale GA the Baytown Trolley bus operates throughout the City of Panama and covers most locations. The route operates from 06.00 to 18.30 Monday to Friday and the fare is only $1. The nearest train station is the Bay Line Railroad in downtown Panama City which which is a short rack running between Florida, Abbeville and Alabama where you can also make connections to other parts of the USA.

If you are departing from Panama City Airport you will find a spacious atrium with six gates, plenty of seating and views of the air field .Remember to leave plenty of time to get to the airport and check in for your flight, particularly if you have rented a car and have to return it to the car hire company.

Car parking facilities at Panama City Airport offer long and short term car parking which is patrolled 24-hours a day by the Airport Police Department. Kerbside parking at the terminal is limited to loading and unloading only, with free parking for the first 10 minutes in the public car park.

There is a restaurant in the main lobby of the airport which is open from 06.00 to 19.30 hours. A full menu is available and they do have specials most days. Snacks and drinks vending machines are located in the departure gate area for the convenience of passengers who have already cleared security. Shopping facilities are limited with just a gift shop in the main lobby of the terminal which is is open from 05:00 until 18:30 so don't wait until you get to the airport to purchase any duty free items you require.

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