Getting to Panama

Getting to Panama Nautical Club has never been easier because International Arrivals into Panama City are growing. If you need help with flight information and domestic transfers please contact us.

Getting to Panama

There are an increasing number of direct flights to Panama City (PTY) from numerous cities across the Americas and Europe. Check arrivals here.

From Panama City two airlines operate to David (DAV) airport. Copa Airlines from Panama City’s International Airport (PTY) to David (DAV) or you can fly Air Panama from the City’s All brook Regional Airport (PAC) to David (DAV).

The flight time is 45mins.

From Panama City

From Panama City you can travel to Cala Mia by either:

  • Air
  • Road

By air takes 40 minute and there are two airlines to choose from. Copa Airlines from Panama City’s International Airport (PTY) to David (DAV) or you can fly Air Panama from the City’s All brook Regional Airport (PAC) to David (DAV).

By Car you travel on the Pan American Highway a new double laned highway that takes approx 6 hours to Boca Chica where you take the ferry to the

Panama Nautical Club via Car

You can drive yourself from David (1hr) or Panama City (6hrs) or let us arrange an independent driver to meet you at David airport and bring you directly to the boat ramp in Boca Chica  via the Inter-American Highway.

Once in Boca Chica our Captains will greet you and transfer your party & luggage to the resort. The boat ride takes 20 minutes.

Panama Nautical Club via Boat

A driver will transport your party from the airport to the Pedregal Marina, which is 5 minutes away from the airport.

From Pedregal we will schedule a private boat to transport you directly to the Resort.

The Captain will have refreshments on board and you’ll experience an amazing 60 minutes adventure through lagoons, mangroves, tidal-wetlands, and estuaries of Panama.

The private boat transport is not included in the package rates, please request the upgrade.

Boca Chica & Parking

After you turn off the Inter American Highway to Horconcito, you pass through the town of Horconcito.  At the town square the the road will fork, take the middle fork to Boca Chica. After another 5 miles you will come to a Y, stay left, you will see many signs of different resorts.

When arriving in Boca Chica keep straight or to the right, you will see a small gas station on the right, then take your 1st right, the street with a little white church. Behind the church there is a guarded parking for $2 per day.

The boat ramp is 60 feet down the hill on the main road next to the Panama Sport Fishing Lodge.

Our Captain will meet you there.