David flights from London take 15-20 hours depending on your routing. The city is served by Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), located about 5km from David city centre.
There are no direct flights from the UK to David. The most common routings connect through Panama City, Miami, Houston. Copa Airlines and American Airlines offer competitive options on this route with good connection times.
Return fares range from £600-£1,000 depending on season and how far ahead you book. December to February tends to push prices up 20-30%. May, September, October typically offer the best value.
David operates on GMT-5, which is 5 hours behind London. The distance from London is approximately 8,500km.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals are rare for this route
December to February sees highest demand and prices
Sweet Spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Best travel months: December to April
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During December to February (prices spike)
School holiday periods if travelling with families
Chiriqui Gulf
Islands and marine life accessible from David for fishing and island hopping.
Coffee Tours
Finca Lerida and other farms offer tours through arabica plantations.
Hot Springs
Caldera and Los Pozos hot springs in the highlands.
Volcan Baru
Highest point in Panama at 3,475m. Night hikes to see both oceans at sunrise.
Boquete
Mountain town 45 minutes away with coffee farms, hiking, and cooler climate.