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 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines Also: AD, EK, G3 | 21 | 7M9 | 6h50-7h18 | – | Star Alliance | AD, EK, G3 |
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 Copa Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to PTY ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,290 miles (5,295 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.