Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is offering a deal from Italy to Panamá starting at just €546. This deal includes 2×23 kg checked luggage. Departures are available in November and December 2024.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Turkish Airlines and Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €20 cheaper:
First, you will fly from Italy to Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines A320 Family with a 3-3 configuration. After a short layover, your flight to Panama will be operated by Turkish Airlines on a Boeing 787 with a 3-3-3 economy class configuration.
Most European passport holders can stay in Panamá visa-free for up to 90 days.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on October 31, 2024. A minimum stay is not required, but a maximum stay of three months applies. Departures are available in November and December 2024.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Turkish Airlines’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class U. You will earn around 3,900 miles in the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles frequent flyer program.
Destination
Information & Tips for Panama
Panama City blends modern skyscrapers with colonial history, most notably in the Casco Viejo district with its plazas and churches. The famous Panama Canal is the city’s top attraction, with visitors often stopping at the Miraflores Locks. The official currency is the Balboa, though U.S. dollars are used interchangeably and are the main form of cash payment. Prices are moderate compared to North America—cheaper local eateries and transport exist, but touristy areas can feel pricey. The climate is hot and humid year-round, with a distinct rainy season from May to November.
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