Rio De Janeiro to Montréal (GIG–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–YUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 5,092 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 1 | 332 | 10h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Montréal.
Brazilian passport holders flying to Canada may qualify for an eTA (CAD $7) instead of a full visa if they held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Those who do not meet either condition must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa at a Canadian embassy. The eTA is valid for 5 years and allows stays up to 6 months per visit.
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.
The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.
Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.
GIG–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to YUL
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to YUL ranges from 10 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,092 miles (8,195 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.