Montréal to Río Hato (YUL–RIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–RIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,591 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 1 | A21N | 6h | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | B38M | 5h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · RIH: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Río Hato.
Canadian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds (US $500 or equivalent). No advance authorization is required.
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.
YUL–RIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to RIH
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat and WestJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YUL to RIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to RIH ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,591 miles (4,170 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.