Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen (GIG–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines Also: AD, EK, G3 | 21 | 7M9 | 7h13-7h18 | – | 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 is about 7 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, El Dorado and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.