Montréal to Rio De Janeiro (YUL–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YUL–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 5,092 miles in approximately 10h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 1 | 332 | 10h01 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 7:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Canadian passport holders must obtain a Brazilian e-Visa before travel. The e-Visa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit (180 days within a 12-month period). Most approvals are issued within 72 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date from Brazil.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
YUL–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to GIG
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YUL to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to GIG ranges from 10 hours 1 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 13 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.