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Panama City, Florida

Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. S.

Type CityPopulation 32,939Metro Area Population 200,534

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Served by Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM).

History

Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the most populous city in Bay County and a principal city of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida metropolitan statistical area, which has a population around 200,534. According to the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 32,939.

Airports

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 14 mi to the centre
6300 W Bay Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32409 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Southwest Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis
  • Air France AF (717, MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Apalachicola Regional Airport (AAF) 51 mi to the centre
Apalachicola, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Costin Airport 38 mi to the centre
Port St Joe, FL, US
Outdoor
St George Island Airport 59 mi to the centre
Apalachicola, FL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ECP has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Panama City, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

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National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences