Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Panama City is six hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BCN to PTY flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BCN and PTY include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
258 € is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 537 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to PTY, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to PTY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PTY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Juan Díaz is another standout destination in Panama and is around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. No trip is complete without visiting Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.