Private charter · Panama City, FL
Private charter to & from Panama City
Fly private to Panama City for St. Andrew Bay fishing, Panama City Beach's white sand and the quiet Forgotten Coast.
- ECP
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Fly private in Panama City
Panama City, without the hub.
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- Airport
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- Passengers
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- Direct routes
Panama City sits on St. Andrew Bay at the center of the Florida Panhandle, a working waterfront city with a port, shipbuilding, healthcare and a strong military presence at Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Panama City. Tyndall has been rebuilt on a large scale since Hurricane Michael in 2018 and now hosts F-35 fighter squadrons, bringing new investment, contractors and visiting personnel to the area.
Just across the bridge, Panama City Beach offers miles of white sand, condo towers, Pier Park shopping and family attractions, while St. Andrews State Park and Shell Island provide calmer water and excellent snorkeling. East along the coast, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Apalachicola make up the lightly developed Forgotten Coast, prized for oysters, scalloping and empty beaches. Driving here from South or Central Florida takes most of a day, and airline trips often add a connection; flying privately makes a long weekend on the bay practical, whether you are coming for business at the base or a family beach week.
Airports
Charter to and from Panama City airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Panama City, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
ECP
Commercial airportNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Panama City Beach · KECP
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Panama City
When to go. Spring and fall bring warm water and pleasant temperatures with fewer crowds, while summer is the busiest family vacation season and March brings spring breakers. Winter is cool and quiet and popular with snowbirds. The Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally rolls into Panama City Beach each spring and fall. Hurricane season runs from June through November, and Hurricane Michael in 2018 is a reminder to watch forecasts closely in late summer and fall.
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Panama City Beach
Miles of white quartz sand and emerald water are backed by resorts, two long fishing piers and Pier Park, an open-air district of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
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St. Andrews State Park
Popular for its rock jetties, clear snorkeling water, fishing piers and nature trails, the park is also the departure point for shuttles to Shell Island.
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Shell Island
This undeveloped barrier island at the mouth of St. Andrew Bay is reachable only by boat, with pristine beaches, frequent dolphin sightings and good shelling.
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Historic St. Andrews
This waterfront neighborhood on the bay offers a marina, local seafood restaurants, galleries and charter boats, with an old-Florida character far from the high-rises.
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Apalachicola
Southeast along the Forgotten Coast, this historic oyster town has 19th-century architecture, seafood restaurants and a walkable downtown on Apalachicola Bay.
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Camp Helen State Park
On the western edge of Panama City Beach, this park borders the Gulf, Lake Powell and a coastal dune lake, with trails, fishing and a historic 1930s lodge.
Popular routes
Private flights from Panama City

Panama City Birmingham
240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

Panama City Atlanta
253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min

Panama City Miami
448 mi · about 2 hr 35 min

Panama City Nassau
614 mi · about 3 hr 35 min

Panama City Orlando
276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
Panama City Savannah
292 mi · about 1 hr 40 min

Panama City Huntsville
315 mi · about 1 hr 50 min

Panama City Freeport
488 mi · about 2 hr 50 min

Panama City Gulf Shores
131 mi · about 45 min

Panama City Tampa
243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

Panama City St. Simons Island
255 mi · about 1 hr 30 min

Panama City Marsh Harbour
574 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
Flights to Panama City
- Nassau614 mi · about 3 hr 35 min
- Freeport488 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Marsh Harbour574 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
- Exuma755 mi · about 4 hr 20 min
- Harbour Island634 mi · about 3 hr 40 min
- Eleuthera666 mi · about 3 hr 50 min
- Bimini493 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Treasure Cay557 mi · about 3 hr 15 min
- Staniel Cay698 mi · about 4 hr
- Andros609 mi · about 3 hr 30 min
- Rock Sound683 mi · about 3 hr 55 min
- Great Harbour Cay562 mi · about 3 hr 15 min
Every route from Panama City
- Birmingham240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Atlanta253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Miami448 mi · about 2 hr 35 min
- Nassau614 mi · about 3 hr 35 min
- Orlando276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Savannah292 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Huntsville315 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Freeport488 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Gulf Shores131 mi · about 45 min
- Tampa243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- St. Simons Island255 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Marsh Harbour574 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
- Mobile156 mi · about 55 min
- Jacksonville235 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Augusta307 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Exuma755 mi · about 4 hr 20 min
- Montgomery155 mi · about 55 min
- Lake Oconee257 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Fort Lauderdale433 mi · about 2 hr 30 min
- Harbour Island634 mi · about 3 hr 40 min
- Tuscaloosa240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Athens287 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- West Palm Beach407 mi · about 2 hr 20 min
- Eleuthera666 mi · about 3 hr 50 min
- Columbus161 mi · about 55 min
- Auburn165 mi · about 55 min
- Boca Raton423 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- Bimini493 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Lake Martin177 mi · about 1 hr
- Macon212 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Naples363 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Treasure Cay557 mi · about 3 hr 15 min
- Blue Ridge329 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Fort Myers334 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Florence342 mi · about 2 hr
- Staniel Cay698 mi · about 4 hr
- Pine Mountain187 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Sarasota269 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Andros609 mi · about 3 hr 30 min
- Thomasville102 mi · about 35 min
- St. Petersburg240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Rock Sound683 mi · about 3 hr 55 min
- Clearwater227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Gainesville298 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Great Harbour Cay562 mi · about 3 hr 15 min
- Tallahassee80 mi · about 30 min
- Valdosta141 mi · about 50 min
- Long Island803 mi · about 4 hr 40 min
- Pensacola101 mi · about 35 min
- Albany124 mi · about 45 min
- Cat Island734 mi · about 4 hr 15 min
- Rome280 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- San Salvador801 mi · about 4 hr 40 min
- Key West454 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- Marathon470 mi · about 2 hr 45 min
- Daytona Beach276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Gainesville196 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Ocala216 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Melbourne329 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Vero Beach360 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Stuart382 mi · about 2 hr 15 min
- Lakeland263 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- St. Augustine254 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Fort Pierce367 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Punta Gorda313 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Sebring311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Kissimmee282 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
Questions
Flying private in Panama City
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Panama City?
Littlebird flies in and out of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Panama City?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included, and you can book online in a few minutes.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Panama City?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Panama City?
Popular trips include Birmingham (about 1 hr 25 min), Atlanta (about 1 hr 30 min), Miami (about 2 hr 35 min), and Nassau (about 3 hr 35 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Panama City, FL safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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