Bucaramanga to Tocumen (BGA–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM233
CM Copa
73G
7:00 AM
-05
8:31 AM
EST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM232
CM Copa
73G
6:07 PM
EST T2
7:38 PM
-05
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bucaramanga to Tocumen
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 445 mi 1h 31m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

BGA–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 445 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGA–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 73G 1h31 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGA to PTY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGA to PTY.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
50
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Bucaramanga

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric BGA→PTY CUC→PTY MDE→PTY
Distance from BGA 72 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 56
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 43m 1h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of BGA with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tocumen is 0 hours the same as Bucaramanga.
BGA: -05 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bucaramanga, it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
445 mi / 716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds (US $500 or equivalent). No advance authorization is required.

BGA–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bucaramanga to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance445 mi / 716 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BGA
IATA / ICAOBGA / SKBG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation3,897 ft / 1,188 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGA to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Palonegro Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 445 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BGA to PTY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PTY to BGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CUC and MDE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BGA to PTY

Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGA to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGA to PTY ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 445 miles (716 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via BOG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cúcuta (CUC) and Medellín (MDE).