Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen (GIG–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–PTY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, GOL and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 7h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines | 20 | 7M9 | 7h07-7h09 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 7M9 | 7h08-7h09 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 7 | 7M9 | 7h08 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 7M9 | 7h08 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · PTY: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
Brazilian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid at the time of entry with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the stay are required. Overstaying incurs fines and a possible entry ban.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–PTY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to PTY
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to PTY ranges from 7 hours 7 minutes to 7 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,290 miles (5,295 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.