Madrid to Tocumen (MAD–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · PTY: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Tocumen.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.