Panama City eSIM: what to know before you land
🇵🇦 Panama City, Panama · PTY · 3-day pick: 3 GB for $18.99
Landing in Panama City
- PTY Tocumen International
Tocumen International is east of Panama City and is Copa Airlines' hub; the canal's Miraflores Locks are on the other side of town.
- Install the Panama eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at PTY, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Panama, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $7.99.
Pay · $18.99Short stays in Panama City
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Panama eSIM connects to Tigo (Milicom). No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Panama City
Which airports serve Panama City?
Tocumen International (PTY). Tocumen International is east of Panama City and is Copa Airlines' hub; the canal's Miraflores Locks are on the other side of town.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Panama City?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $18.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $7.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at PTY?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Panama.
Which networks will I use in Panama City?
The Panama eSIM connects to Tigo (Milicom). No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.