1 to 3 passengers
$240
per vehicle · one way
- Air-conditioned SUV
- Luggage & surfboards included
- Door-to-door (hotel, hostel, Airbnb)
- Flight tracking — no fee if delayed
- English-speaking driver
Door-to-door private transfer between Panama's Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Santa Catalina — meet & greet at arrivals, 24/7 flight pickups, English-speaking drivers.
Choose the vehicle size that fits your group. The price is one-way per vehicle — for round-trip, simply double the leg.
Same rates both directions: Tocumen Airport → Santa Catalina or Santa Catalina → Tocumen Airport. For round-trip, simply multiply the rate by two. Groups larger than 6 passengers — message us for a custom quote.
Long flights, jet lag, and an unfamiliar airport are not the moment to haggle with a taxi driver. Here is what is included every time.
Your driver waits at the international arrivals exit with a personalized sign so you skip the taxi line and walk straight to your vehicle.
We monitor your flight number. If you arrive early or late, the pickup adjusts automatically — no extra fees for short delays.
Air-conditioned SUVs and vans with room for luggage, surfboards, and gear. Tropical heat after a long flight is not part of the deal.
Communicate clearly about your hotel, surf shop, or rest stops. Bilingual drivers familiar with both Tocumen and the Pan-American Highway.
No advance payment required. Reserve via WhatsApp or email and pay your driver in cash (USD) when you meet at the airport.
You book directly with Shuttle Santa Catalina, the local operator based in Veraguas. No middlemen, no inflated airport prices.
Tocumen International Airport (IATA: PTY) is Panama's main international gateway — it connects the country with hundreds of cities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For travelers heading to Santa Catalina, it is the most common entry point: nearly every international flight to Panama lands here. The catch is that Santa Catalina sits about six hours west of the airport by road, so what you do in the moments after landing largely determines how relaxed (or stressful) the rest of your trip will be.
Public buses from Tocumen to Santa Catalina require multiple transfers — airport to Albrook bus terminal, Albrook to Soná, and Soná to Santa Catalina — often taking 9 to 11 hours with long waits between connections. A private transfer avoids all of that. Our driver meets you inside the terminal at international arrivals with a sign bearing your name, walks you to an air-conditioned vehicle, and drives you door-to-door to your hotel, hostel, or surf camp in Santa Catalina.
The same service is available in reverse: when it is time to leave Santa Catalina for your international flight, we pick you up at your accommodation and deliver you to the Tocumen Airport departure curb with comfortable margin for check-in. Same vehicle classes, same flat rates: $240 for 1–3 passengers, $360 for 4–6 passengers. Ideal for surfers traveling with boards, families with young children, business travelers, and groups arriving on the same flight.
It is a flat rate per vehicle, not per person. $240 USD for 1 to 3 passengers and $360 USD for 4 to 6 passengers, one way. The same rates apply for the return trip. Luggage and surfboards are included.
Approximately 6 to 6.5 hours by road, including one or two rest stops along the Pan-American Highway. The driver adjusts based on traffic and weather.
No problem. We track your flight number and adjust the pickup time accordingly at no extra cost. Just send us your flight details when you book.
Yes. We offer 24/7 airport pickups. Late-night and red-eye arrivals at Tocumen are common and we are prepared for them.
Our driver will be waiting at the international arrivals exit with a sign showing your name. You will not have to search for a taxi — just walk out and we will be there.
Yes. The same flat rates apply in reverse: $240 for 1 to 3 passengers and $360 for 4 to 6 passengers. We pick you up door-to-door at your accommodation in Santa Catalina with enough time for your international check-in. See full details on our Santa Catalina → Tocumen Airport page.
Send us a WhatsApp message with the number of passengers and luggage. We can arrange a second vehicle or a larger van and quote you a custom rate.
Cash payment in USD when you meet your driver. No advance payment or credit-card hold. We confirm the booking via WhatsApp or email beforehand.
Pick your date, time, and group size. We confirm by email — no advance payment required.
Skip the bus connections and the airport-taxi negotiation. Arrive in Santa Catalina rested, with all your gear, in one comfortable ride.