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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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Tocumen to Madrid
4 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 5,069 mi 8h 21m nonstop +6h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

PTY–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa, British Airways and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,069 miles in approximately 8h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UX Air Europa 7 789 9h35 SkyTeam
BA British Airways 5 332 10h05 Oneworld
CM Copa Airlines 5 332 10h05 Star Alliance
IB Iberia 5 332 8h21 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA, CM, IB
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA + IB (10 flights/wk, 45%)
SkyTeam: UX (7 flights/wk, 32%)
Star Alliance: CM (5 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PTY to MAD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
4
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,022
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
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Tocumen.
PTY: EST · MAD: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
5,069 mi / 8,157 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 21m to 10h 5m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

PTY–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance5,069 mi / 8,157 km
Flight time8h 21m to 10h 5m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights22 out / 36 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 8h 21m to 10h 5m. The route covers 5,069 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, Copa Airlines, Iberia and Air Europa.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from PTY to MAD. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, GDL, CCS, ATL, STI, CLO, MDE, EWR, PUJ, MCO, AMS, SAL, SJO, SDQ, BOG, FRA, HAV, UIO, CUN, SJU, LAX, NAS, CTG, BOS, ORD, IAD, JFK, MTY, GYE, ASU, LIM, MIA, CDG, COR, MEX, VVI, SCL, MVD, EZE, YUL, GRU, SAP, IST, SSA and GIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Tocumen.
Yes, return flights from MAD to PTY 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 PTY to MAD

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Copa Airlines, Iberia and Air Europa. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PTY to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to MAD ranges from 8 hours 21 minutes to 10 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,069 miles (8,157 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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