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

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337 mi airlines charter/private 62/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 48m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM151+1
CM Copa
7M8
5:00 AM
-05
6:27 AM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM209
CM Copa
738
6:25 AM
-05
7:52 AM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3043cs
KL KLM
738
8:35 AM
-05
10:03 AM
EST
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM164+1
CM Copa
738
8:35 AM
-05
10:02 AM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM398+1
CM Copa
7M9
9:15 AM
-05
10:42 AM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM757
CM Copa
738
10:35 AM
-05
12:02 PM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM687
CM Copa
738
12:40 PM
-05
2:07 PM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM154+2
CM Copa
738
3:10 PM
-05
4:37 PM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM766
CM Copa
738
4:30 PM
-05
5:57 PM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM157+2
CM Copa
738
6:20 PM
-05
7:47 PM
EST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM150+1
CM Copa
7M8
6:49 AM
EST T2
8:15 AM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM756
CM Copa
738
8:14 AM
EST T2
9:40 AM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM397
CM Copa
738
9:29 AM
EST T2
10:55 AM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM654
CM Copa
738
12:49 PM
EST T2
2:15 PM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM764
CM Copa
738
1:19 PM
EST T2
2:45 PM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM156+1
CM Copa
738
3:29 PM
EST T2
4:55 PM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM208+1
CM Copa
7M8
6:29 PM
EST T2
7:55 PM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM163
CM Copa
738
7:10 PM
EST T2
8:35 PM
-05
1h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM155+3
CM Copa
73G
9:24 PM
EST T2
10:50 PM
-05
1h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CTG Cartagena 3h 20m AVJAP5 CM Cartagena (CTG) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 3h 35m ACARAV AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
BAQ Barranquilla 3h 47m AVJALA CM Barranquilla (BAQ) to Tocumen flights
CLO Cali 3h 49m AVJALA CM Cali (CLO) to Tocumen flights
AUA Oranjestad 4h 44m P5 CM Oranjestad (AUA) to Tocumen flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 5h 27m AVP5 AVCMIB San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Tocumen flights
ADZ San Andrés 5h 51m AVJALA CM San Andrés (ADZ) to Tocumen flights
UIO Quito 5h 53m AV CMKLQR Quito (UIO) to Tocumen flights
PUJ Punta Cana 6h 20m AVDMJA CM Punta Cana (PUJ) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 7h 19m AAAVAZ AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Medellín to Tocumen
1 carrier, 62 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 337 mi 1h 27m nonstop

MDE–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: KL 57 738, 7M8, 7M9 1h27 Star Alliance KL
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, KL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (57 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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
791
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 4
Weekly flights 62 19 114
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 25m 1h 40m
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 27m gate to gate.
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 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights62 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 337 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDE to PTY: Copa Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rafael Nuñez, El Dorado and Ernesto Cortissoz.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDE to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to PTY is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rafael Nuñez, El Dorado and Ernesto Cortissoz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pereira (PEI) and Bogota (BOG).