Medellín to Tocumen (MDE–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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337 mi airlines 56/wk
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CM151
CM Copa
738
5:00 AM
-05
6:28 AM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM209
CM Copa
73G
6:25 AM
-05
7:49 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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CM164
CM Copa
738
8:35 AM
-05
10:03 AM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM398
CM Copa
738
9:17 AM
-05
10:44 AM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CM757
CM Copa
738
10:46 AM
-05
12:14 PM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM506
CM Copa
738
12:42 PM
-05
2:10 PM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM154
CM Copa
738
3:15 PM
-05
4:43 PM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM157
CM Copa
738
6:20 PM
-05
7:48 PM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM150
CM Copa
738
7:00 AM
EST T2
8:18 AM
-05
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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CM756
CM Copa
738
8:28 AM
EST T2
9:51 AM
-05
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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CM397
CM Copa
738
9:34 AM
EST T2
10:56 AM
-05
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM502
CM Copa
738
12:52 PM
EST T2
2:15 PM
-05
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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CM764
CM Copa
738
1:19 PM
EST T2
2:44 PM
-05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM156
CM Copa
73G
3:26 PM
EST T2
4:59 PM
-05
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CM208
CM Copa
738
6:35 PM
EST T2
8:00 PM
-05
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM163
CM Copa
738
7:11 PM
EST T2
8:35 PM
-05
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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CM155
CM Copa
73G
9:24 PM
EST T2
10:48 PM
-05
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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Medellín to Tocumen
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 24m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

MDE–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 56 738, 73G 1h24-1h28 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (56 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, MDE to PTY direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
723
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 Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric MDE→PTY PEI→PTY BOG→PTY
Distance from MDE 96 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 56 14 111
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 21m 1h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 28m.
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.

MDE–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 64 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 28m. The route covers 337 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from MDE to PTY. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUC, CLO, EWR, MEX, BAQ, SJO, BOG, CTG, SCL, SJU, CUN, GYE, LIM, MIA, SDQ, EZE, PUJ, SAL, ADZ, AUA, MAD, JFK, MCO, FLL, IAH and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PTY to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEI and BOG. 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 MDE to PTY

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDE to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to PTY ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pereira (PEI) and Bogota (BOG).