Madrid to Tocumen (MAD–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,069 mi airlines 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LY9215cs
LY El Al
332
11:40 AM
CEST T4S
4:45 PM
EST
12h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM8110cs
CM Copa
789
3:05 PM
CEST T1
6:40 PM
EST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8225cs
HU Hainan
788
3:10 PM
CEST T1
7:45 PM
EST
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7510cs
EY Etihad
788
3:10 PM
CEST T1
7:45 PM
EST
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX55+4
UX Air Europa
789
3:40 PM
CEST T1
6:47 PM
EST
10h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM5881cs
CM Copa
332
3:55 PM
CEST T4S
7:35 PM
EST
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB257+3
IB Iberia
332
3:55 PM
CEST T4S
8:00 PM
EST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4227cs
BA British
332
3:55 PM
CEST T4S
8:00 PM
EST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY9216cs
LY El Al
332
6:20 PM
EST T1
10:25 AM+1
CEST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX56+4
UX Air Europa
789
8:25 PM
EST
1:15 PM+1
CEST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM8106cs
CM Copa
789
8:25 PM
EST
1:15 PM+1
CEST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7511cs
EY Etihad
789
8:25 PM
EST
1:15 PM+1
CEST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM5880cs
CM Copa
332
9:05 PM
EST T1
2:10 PM+1
CEST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4222cs
BA British
332
9:30 PM
EST T1
2:20 PM+1
CEST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4993cs
MU China Eastern
789
9:30 PM
EST
1:05 PM+1
CEST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB258+4
IB Iberia
332
10:09 PM
EST T1
2:18 PM+1
CEST
9h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Tocumen
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 5,069 mi 10h 35m nonstop -7h behind 53 1-stop hubs

MAD–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 5,069 miles in approximately 10h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UX Air Europa Also: CM, EY, HU 7 789 10h07 SkyTeam CM, EY, HU
IB Iberia Also: BA, CM, LY 3 332 11h05 Oneworld BA, CM, LY
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA, CM, IB, LY
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – EY, HU
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CM, UX
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: UX (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Oneworld: IB (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to PTY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,980
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
-7h
Tocumen is 7 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,069 mi / 8,157 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 35m to 12h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry. Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds (USD 500 or equivalent in bank statements or credit cards).

The 180-day allowance is generous. If you need to stay longer, exit to Costa Rica or Colombia and re-enter. There is no formal extension process for tourist stays inside Panama. Overstaying results in a fine of USD 50 per month at the airport on departure.

Panama uses the US dollar alongside the Panamanian balboa (pegged 1:1). ATMs dispense US dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted in Panama City but less so in rural areas and the San Blas islands.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

MAD–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance5,069 mi / 8,157 km
Flight time10h 35m to 12h 5m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 10h 35m to 12h 5m. The route covers 5,069 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia and Air Europa. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MAD to PTY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, TEB, BGI, CTG, OPF, CLT, TPA, CPH, FRA, LAS, CDG, SSA, SAP, SJU, GYE, EWR, IAD, BOG, SFO, MDE, JFK, MEX, MIA, GRU, GDL, CLO, UIO, SCL, HAV, LIM, GIG, LAX, VVI, GUA, PUJ, CUN, BOS, SDQ, SJO, AMS, ATL, EZE, YUL, MCO, CCS, ORD, STI, IST, XPL, MTY, MVD, ASU and COR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 7 hours behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from PTY to MAD 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 MAD to PTY

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Air Europa. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to PTY ranges from 10 hours 35 minutes to 12 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,069 miles (8,157 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.