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Before you travel:
When traveling to Contadora Island, you should always bring your original passports.
There are no ATMs on the island. Make sure to bring enough cash, since many hotels, restaurants and tour operators do not accept credit cards.
Ferry from Panama City
The cheapest way to get to the Island!
Departure (Panama City – Contadora):
The ferry departs every day at 7:30am (check-in 7am) Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina, Flamenco, Amador, Panama City.
Before arriving in Contadora, this catamaran stops for a few minutes in Saboga Island.
The ferry arrives at the new Contadora Island Marina in Cacique Beach between 9:30 am and 9:45 am.
It is recommened to book the ferry in advance to secure your seat, there are limited spaces available.
Return (Contadora – Panama City):
Returning at 3:30 pm (check-in 3:00 pm) from Contadora Island arriving at 5:00 pm to Panama City.
Pricing:
| Category | One-way | Round trip |
| Adults | $55.25 | $110.50 |
| National retirees or with residence card | $44 | $88 |
| Children from 5 to 11 years old | $44 | $88 |
| Toddlers from 0 to 4 years old | Free of cost | Free of cost |
| Pets | $10 | $20 |
Children from 0 to 4 years old do not pay travel on their parents’ legs
Flying to Contadora
Locate at just 40 miles from Panama City. Contadora is the nearest island with an operational airstrip at the Pearl Islands.
Depending on the aircraft, this flight can take from just 20 to 35 minutes each way.
Private charter flights
Aero Albrook offers the most complete selection of light aircraft and helicopter to fly to Contadora Island.
You can flight in a private plane almost at any time in the day starting at $370 USD (2 – 3 seat plane).
Larger planes are available up to 10 passengers each.
Charter Flights Panama City (PAC), Albrook to Contadora Island (COZ), Las Perlas
| Flights | Passengers | Duration | One Way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Saratoga Turbo Prop | 4 800 pounds | 362kg | 00:30 | $670.00 Charter Flight |
| Cessna 172 Turbo Prop | 2 450 pounds | 204kg | 00:30 | $410.00 Charter Flight |
| Piper Seneca Turbo Prop | 4 750 pounds | 340kg | 00:30 | $802.50 Charter Flight |
| Cessna Grand Caravan Turbo Prop | 12 1900 pounds | 861kg | 00:30 | $1,500.00 Charter Flight |
| Kodiak Quest 100 Turbo Prop | 9 1600 pounds | 725kg | 00:30 | $1,375.00 Charter Flight |
Shared charter flights
$100 per person one-way
| Days | PAC-COZ | COZ-PAC |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 3:30 PM | 4:10 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM | 3:10 PM |
Book your flight writing us at [javascript protected email address] or calling us at +(507) 6844-8537 (Panama). We use Whatsapp
Private Ferry [Yacht] Charter
Get from Panama City to Contadora Island chartering speedboat (private ferry) Apex 42′ of 30 passengers with 600 horsepower.
Recommended Vacation Rentals in Contadora Island
Things to do in Contadora
There is no taxi service available at the Island so renting a golf car is the #1 option!