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Flights from Istanbul to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 14h 1m (10,817 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1121 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Tocumen

Carriers on IST–PTY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Istanbul to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Sept 2027, from $1121 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $448. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$245123 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$857 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$121130 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines$647 · 2 stops28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$120130 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines$605 · 3 stops30 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines
Jan 2027$11325 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines$448 · 3 stops19 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$12185 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines$478 · 2 stops17 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$121419 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines$467 · 3 stops1 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$12212 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines$570 · 3 stops2 Apr 2027
May 2027$121920 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines$554 · 2 stops20 May 2027
Jun 2027$116221 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines$528 · 3 stops21 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$123830 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines$919 · 2 stops30 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$12385 Aug 2027 · Turkish Airlines$900 · 2 stops5 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$112115 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines$610 · 3 stops15 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $448 in January 2027, against $647 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 12 of 12 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Tocumen, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 14h 1m, covering 10,817 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 10,817 km (6,721 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–PTY route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–PTY was $1121 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 15 Sept 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tocumen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $448 one-way, against $919 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Tocumen?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $467 with 3 stops against $1121 nonstop, a saving of $654. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Tocumen?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tocumen visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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