Search Flights from Panama City (United States Of America) to Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)

Panama City, is one of the biggest and most touristic cities of Florida. The urban transportation network of the city is very developed. However, taxi, car rental, transfer, limousine and shuttle rather than the means of public transportation are more commonly used for travelling to the airport from the city center. By choosing one of these alternatives you can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 45 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is the first choice of both domestic and foreign tourists especially for short distances in Panama City. The most important reason is that taxi is a faster option compared to the means of public transportation. It is also very easy to find a taxi in the city. You can get on a taxi for travelling to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from the city center within the shortest time. The amount you need to pay for this travel will vary according to your location and distance but it will probably cost 60-75 dollars. You can also benefit from Towncar and Uber taxi services which offer more budget-friendly travel or you can share your taxi with other passengers travelling to the airport. In addition, there are private shuttles and limousines providing transportation between Panama City and Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. The vehicles of some limousine and shuttle companies offer service as taxi. Wherever you are in Panama City, you can call a taxi from one of the following taxi companies; Red Cabs of Panama City (+185007332227), H2O Shuttle Taxi and Limo (+18507082870) and Emerald Taxi (+18507922546). You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in 40-45 minutes by calling a taxi from one of these companies.

Car Rental

There are more options in terms of car rental companies in Panama City compared to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. However, if you want to choose a company which has an office both in Panama City and at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are among the companies that you can choose. You can make a pre-reservation wherever you are in the world since most of these companies are international car rental companies. In this way, you can rent a car for a more affordable cost if you plan your travel in advance. You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 40-45 minutes through State Hwy 388 and FL-77 S or US-98 E with the car you will rent in Panama City.

Airport Information

Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is of vital importance thanks to being the first airport built after the September 11 attacks that took place in the United States of America, is located in the north of Panama City, which is one of the most crowded cities of Florida. Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is located 30 kilometers away from the city center of Panama City, is also close to West Bay. On May 22, 2010, Northwest Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) replaced Panama City-Bay County Airport (PFN) located 5 km northwest of Panama City. It began offering service on May 23, 2010. Airline companies that organize flights to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport are Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Express. You can directly fly to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas-Love, Houston-Hobby, Nashville, Austin, Chicago-Midway, St. Louis and Houston-Intercontinental airports of the USA. Since Northwest Florida Beaches is an international airport, it offers many services for its passengers: Free internet access, ATM and bank services, souvenir shops and duty-free shops, VIP and lounges, restaurants, cafes and bars, tourist information offices etc.

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.