Gate 20 in T1 is your landmark for Felix B. Maduro
This shop sits airside in Terminal T1 near gate 20, so it’s an easy stop if you’re flying Copa or most Star Alliance partners out of the older terminal. Hours posted on airport maps are inconsistent, so treat it as daytime-only and don’t count on it late at night after 22:00. It feels more like a city department store than a typical duty free corner, with fashion, accessories, and gifts that skew higher-end than the newsstands around it.
Expect mid- to high-range prices in USD, roughly in line with downtown Panama City mall brands rather than bargain duty free. Shelves usually carry recognizable labels in clothing, handbags, and perfumes, so it’s useful if you need a smarter shirt before a meeting or a last-minute present that doesn’t scream “airport souvenir.” If you only have a 30-minute boarding window at gate 20, you can still pop in for a quick look and make it back without stress.
Stock and hours at Felix B. Maduro in T1 can shift with flight banks; early morning banks around 05:00–08:00 and late-night waves after 22:00 sometimes see parts of the floor roped off. Pay at the main central counter, not at brand corners, which speeds things up slightly when a 737’s worth of passengers arrives from immigration. Don’t expect snacks or travel essentials here; it’s fashion and gifts only. Use this stop if you’re already in the T1 gate 20 area, not as a cross-terminal detour from T2.