Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona six hours ahead of Panama City.
Give yourself enough time to make your PTY to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PTY and BCN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
El Dorado International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, $743 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,111. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PTY to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PTY to BCN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from PTY.
Tocumen International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PTY:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PTY to BCN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.