Istanbul to Tocumen (IST–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TK903
TK Turkish
359
1:50 PM
+03
7:50 PM
EST
14h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM8111
CM Copa
359
2:45 PM
+03
8:25 PM
EST
13h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK900
TK Turkish
359
6:45 PM
EST
3:30 PM+1
+03
12h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK801
TK Turkish
359
6:45 PM
EST
3:30 PM+1
+03
12h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK800
TK Turkish
359
7:18 PM
EST
3:30 PM+1
+03
12h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK904
TK Turkish
359
10:20 PM
EST
7:05 PM+1
+03
12h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Istanbul to Tocumen
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 6,722 mi 13h 40m nonstop -8h behind 21 1-stop hubs

IST–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,722 miles in approximately 13h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 3 359 13h40 Star Alliance
TK Turkish Airlines 3 359 14h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CM, TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + TK (6 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, IST to PTY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,675
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Tocumen is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 10:00 AM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
6,722 mi / 10,817 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 40m to 14h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders enter Panama visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance6,722 mi / 10,817 km
Flight time13h 40m to 14h
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 10 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 13h 40m to 14h. The route covers 6,722 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from IST to PTY. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAV, DEN, FRA, MAD, MIA, JFK, MEX, IAD, YYZ, EWR, YUL, LAX, ORD, GRU, ATL, CDG, SFO, BOG, AMS, BOS and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from PTY to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 IST to PTY

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to PTY ranges from 13 hours 40 minutes to 14 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,722 miles (10,817 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via HAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.