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

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BA4227
BA British
332
11:40 AM
CET T4S
4:45 PM
EST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB257
IB Iberia
332
1:49 PM
CET T4S
4:45 PM
EST
8h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX55
UX Air Europa
789
3:10 PM
CET T1
7:45 PM
EST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM8110
CM Copa
789
3:10 PM
CET T1
7:45 PM
EST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7510
EY Etihad
788
3:10 PM
CET T1
7:45 PM
EST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM5881
CM Copa
333
4:00 PM
CET T4S
8:00 PM
EST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4222
BA British
332
6:20 PM
EST T1
10:25 AM+1
CET
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM5880
CM Copa
332
6:20 PM
EST T1
11:25 AM+1
CET
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB258
IB Iberia
332
8:04 PM
EST T1
10:25 AM+1
CET
8h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX56
UX Air Europa
789
9:30 PM
EST
1:05 PM+1
CET
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Tocumen
5 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 5,069 mi 8h 56m nonstop -6h behind 47 1-stop hubs

MAD–PTY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 5,069 miles in approximately 8h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 47 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
CM Copa Airlines 12 333, 789 10h35-11h Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 7 788 10h35
UX Air Europa 7 789 10h35 SkyTeam
BA British Airways 5 332 11h05 Oneworld
IB Iberia 5 332 8h56 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA, IB
333 Airbus A330-300 – CM
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CM, UX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (12 flights/wk, 33%)
Oneworld: BA + IB (10 flights/wk, 28%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 19%)
SkyTeam: UX (7 flights/wk, 19%)
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
6
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to PTY.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,026
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
-6h
Tocumen is 6 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CET · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 12:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,069 mi / 8,157 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 56m to 11h 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 time8h 56m to 11h 5m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights36 out / 22 return
1-stop connections47 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 8h 56m to 11h 5m. The route covers 5,069 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Iberia and Air Europa.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from MAD to PTY. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, TEB, BGI, CTG, SSA, VVI, SJU, ATL, MDE, BOG, IAD, MEX, GYE, JFK, CLO, LAX, SDQ, SCL, MIA, GDL, GUA, XPL, SJO, LIM, SAP, CCS, PUJ, AMS, FRA, CDG, YUL, CUN, UIO, HAV, EWR, EZE, ORD, BOS, STI, MCO, GIG, GRU, IST, MVD, MTY, COR and ASU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 6 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 British Airways, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Iberia and Air Europa. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to PTY ranges from 8 hours 56 minutes to 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,069 miles (8,157 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.