Flights from Panama City to San Blas: Ultimate Guide

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Flights from Panama City to San Blas have become increasingly popular mainly due to the cuts in costs. In this guide we cover the ins and outs of flying to San Blas. Needless to say that flying to San Blas is the right option in most cases and that a yacht charter in the San Blas islands is definitely improved when choosing a flight transfer over of a road transfer. Top 5 reasons why flying to San Blas is highly advisable: 1 Flying time is 40 minutes instead of the 4 hour road/water taxi transfers 2.Depart location can be Albrook local or Tocumen international as an option 3. Fly in and you skip the road and water taxi which is not comfortable for some 4. Landing at Corazon de Jesus is a stone throw away from the Cays. Coming in by road and water taxi puts you 2 hours sail away from the tip of Dutch Cays 5. Costs of flying is down compared to previous years Where do you catch the plane for San Blas? Albrook local airport which is in Panama City or Tocumen international airport as an option which is nice because you can get to San Blas without having to change airports Where do flights land? Corazon de Jesus and el Porvenir Which of the 2 landing locations is the best? We prefer Corazon de Jesus because it is an easy reach to the Cays but we could fly to el Porvenir at times if needed How long are the flights to San Blas Corazon de Jesus or el Porvenir? 40 minutes What times do private flights to San Blas depart? Since they are private, they can take off at any time you decide. ALthough 6-8 AM flights are the standard and we prefer our guests to leave to San Blas early morning,we can always adapt to whatever time in the day. Note that the airports in San Blas do not have lights and flying in and out must be done during daylight. Is it safe to fly to San Blas? Some of our guests are generally afraid of flying in small private planes. It goes without saying that the air industry in Panama is 100% regulated and inspections are implemented as they would be back in the US or any other western country. With no flying issues on record, we can determine that flights to San Blas are totally safe. Are the flights to San Blas private or shared? Flights are private. Regular airlines such as Air Panama do not fly to San Blas, only small private planes do. How do I go from the airport in San Blas to the catamaran? The captain of the catamaran will be waiting for you next to the runway and will take you onboard using the dinghy on a short 2 minute ride. Is weight a problem when catching a private flight to San Blas? It can. you have to pack light and observe the weight limits on the plane booked How much does it cost to fly to San Blas? 2 passengers for $650/way, maximum carrying weight of 450 lbs up to 5 passengers for $690/way, maximum carrying of 750 lbs up to 8 passengers flying in two separate private planes for $1600/way, maximum carrying 1500 lbs up to 8 passengers flying in one single private plane for $1900/way, maximum carrying 1600 lbs Prices shown are one way for the whole cost of the plane carrying the indicated guests 8,5% tax not included. Mandatory $20/guest airport tax paid to the indigenous. How do you book the flight to San Blas? Simply send us your total personal and luggage weigh along with your names and passports. We will take care of the rest. San Blas Islands Yacht charters

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Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this video shot on the Solent, we look at gybing in a little more detail. First thing we do before gybing is to centre the main. In the clip recorded during a Competent Crew course sailing out of Southampton, you see us on port tack; and we'll gybe onto starboard tack. As the stern goes through the wind, the wind gets behind the sails, and the headsail will start to come over, and the main will come across. We don't need to do anything with the main sheet at this point, but we do need to ease the headsail sheet on starboard, and take up the sheet on port. And then at this point we will ease the main sheet to let the main out. You can watch the first gybing tutorial video here: ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6r2qLC51s0 ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. VHF Radio Course ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/vhf-radio-course The RYA VHF course teaches you how to use a VHF Radio. You need to take this course before you can take a VHF Radio Assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be issued with a VHF Radio License. It is a legal requirement that someone on board has a license. Our RYA VHF courses are in Southampton / Solent and London. The VHF Radio course includes how to use radio in routine communications plus when in distress, urgency, and safety situations. Competent Crew Course Notes ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/books/competent-crew-practical-course-notes This excellent little booklet is the official Competent Crew course note book and gives great advice on basic crewing techniques and seamanship. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts