Traveling from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.
Bocas Del Toro Airport is located in Bocas Del Toro. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to BOC.
With more travelers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometers from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BOC flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
About Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BOC:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
AED 1,314 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport. Return flights start from AED 2,711. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to BOC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Bocas Del Toro. January is when most people book flights from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a New York to BOC flight ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bocas Del Toro to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bocas Del Toro
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Bocas Del Toro Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bocas Del Toro:
Your trip to Bocas Del Toro isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include La Piscina Beach, Bocas Islands Adventours and Playa Bluff.
Explore more of Panama
Bocas Del Toro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Panama just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometers south of Bocas Del Toro, a visit to David will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Municipal Park, Altos del Rio Park and Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia.
Arraiján is another essential stop in Panama and is around 290 kilometers east of Bocas Del Toro. No journey is complete without seeing Arraiján Park, Goat Hill - Hiking Area and #2 La Hacienda Park.
