Tucumán’s Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport reestablished a key international route after six years. This air connection connects the local air station with the Hub of the Americas in Central America. The link enables connectivity with more than 80 destinations in the United States and Europe.
Tucumán welcomed the first Copa Airlines flight with music, dance and a lot of local flavor
Copa Airlines began operating this new route with three weekly frequencies since September. The return of international flights is a priority objective after the interruptions caused by the pandemic. The province now offers direct access that strengthens tourism, commerce and local industry.
What are the days when you can fly from Tucumán to Panama
Copa Airlines operates three weekly flights that depart from Teniente Benjamín Matienzo Airport to Tocumen, Panama. Flights take off on the following days and times:
-Martes: 1:50
-Thursday: 1:50
-Sundays: 1:50
Takeoffs from Tucumán occur at 1:50 and arrival in Tocumen (local time) occurs at 5:35.
It is a great step for connectivity between the North of Argentina
Representatives of the public sector celebrated the opening, highlighting its importance in boosting the economy and generating employment. The president of the Tucumán Tourism Entity stated that this flight is a giant step to show the province’s offers to the world in tourism, culture, industry and production. This new route is expected to capture a potential passenger market of almost 4 million people, including travelers from neighboring provinces such as Santiago del Estero, Catamarca and La Rioja.
Executives of the Panamanian airline confirmed the confidence placed in the potential of this province. The new service opens opportunities for business and tourism by connecting with 88 destinations in 33 countries in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean. Authorities consider the achievement a key step in the recovery of international connections lost during the pandemic period.