Meeting someone at Isla Colon Airport.
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC · MPBO), Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Isla Colon Airport
Make a sign for BOC Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at BOC, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Panama are usually much quicker.
Isla Colon runs on America/Panama time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of BOC: Changuinola CHX (32 km), David DAV (108 km), Puerto Limon LIO (109 km), Golfito GLF (128 km), Puerto Jimenez PJM (146 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Isla Colon?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like BOC usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at BOC?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at BOC right now?
Isla Colon runs on America/Panama time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at BOC without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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