Montevideo · Uruguay
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) serves as the main international airport for Montevideo and the surrounding region of Uruguay. Located roughly 18 km east of Montevideo city centre, the airport features a single curved passenger terminal designed by architect Rafael Viñoly. It handles all commercial domestic and international air passenger traffic.
Terminales
- Main Terminal
- A single integrated terminal handling all international and domestic arrivals, departures, immigration, and baggage claim.
Llegada
Arrivals follow a straightforward process within the single terminal building from the jet bridge or apron bus through to the public concourse.
- Disembark into the main passenger concourse and follow signs to immigration and passport control.
- Present your passport and required travel entry documents to the immigration officer.
- Proceed down to the baggage reclaim area to collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel.
- Pass through customs control where baggage may undergo X-ray scanning; declare any restricted agricultural or commercial goods.
- Exit into the public arrivals hall to access transport options, ATMs, and currency exchange desks.
Cómo llegar a la ciudad
Autobús
Suburban / Intercity Bus
Regular buses operated by companies such as COT stop directly outside the terminal, connecting the airport to Tres Cruces bus terminal and central Montevideo.
- Tiempo:
- roughly 45-60 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- roughly 100-200 UYU
Taxi
Official Airport Taxi / Remise
Pre-booked or desk-assigned airport taxis and private transfer vehicles operate 24 hours a day from service counters in the arrivals hall.
- Tiempo:
- roughly 30-45 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- roughly 1500-2500 UYU
Transporte VTC
Rideshare
App-based rideshare drivers collect passengers at designated pick-up points outside the main terminal building.
- Tiempo:
- roughly 30-45 minutes
- Costo habitual:
- roughly 800-1400 UYU
Alquiler de coches
Car Rental
Major international and local car rental companies maintain service desks inside the public arrivals concourse.
- Tiempo:
- roughly 30-45 minutes to city centre
- Costo habitual:
- varies by rental company and vehicle class
Conexiones y traslados
Transfers are simple due to the airport's single-terminal design.
- International-to-international transfer passengers follow transfer signs to clear security screening before entering the departures airside area.
- Passengers connecting on separate tickets must clear immigration, collect baggage, and check in upstairs for their onward flight.
- Minimum connection times are typically around 45 to 60 minutes for through-checked luggage.
Wi-Fi y cómo mantenerse conectado
Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the passenger terminal.
- Select the official public airport Wi-Fi network on your device.
- Accept the standard terms of use via the automatic browser portal page.
- Coverage extends across both landside public concourses and airside departure gates.
Dinero, tarjetas y propinas
Banking and currency services are available in the public arrivals concourse.
- ATMs are located landside and dispense Uruguayan Pesos (UYU) as well as US Dollars (USD).
- Official currency exchange windows operate in the main arrivals area for cash transactions.
- Credit and debit cards are widely accepted for ground transport and services throughout Uruguay.
Comida y bebida
Dining choices are available landside before security and airside in the departure hall.
- Landside options include cafés and light refreshment outlets in the public arrivals area.
- Airside options feature quick-service eateries and coffee shops after security checkpoint.
- Vending machines offering beverages and snacks are situated near waiting zones.
Salas VIP y descanso
VIP lounge facilities are accessible to eligible airline passengers and fee-paying travellers.
- Aeropuertos VIP Club provides comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and business services.
- Access is open to premium cabin ticket holders, qualifying membership cards, or via walk-in entry payment.
- Entry remains subject to space availability during peak departure periods.
Hoteles en el aeropuerto
There is no hotel inside the terminal building, but accommodations are located nearby.
- Hotels in the nearby Carrasco district are roughly 5 to 15 minutes away by car or taxi.
- Downtown Montevideo offers a broad choice of lodging roughly 30 to 45 minutes from the airport.
- Hotel shuttle services should be arranged directly with your accommodation provider in advance.
Equipaje y aduanas
Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately after immigration control.
- Baggage trolleys are provided near the arrival carousels for passenger use.
- Report missing or damaged luggage to your operating airline's baggage desk inside the reclaim area.
- Luggage storage options are limited; inquire at the customer service counter landside for assistance.
Familia y accesibilidad
Essential amenities for families travelling with young children are integrated into the terminal.
- Baby changing stations are located within accessible restrooms across landside and airside areas.
- Elevators link the ground-floor arrivals level directly with the upper-floor departures hall.
- Priority lines are generally available at security and passport control for families travelling with infants.
Instalaciones
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Car rental desks
- VIP lounge
- Duty free shops
- Cafés
- Free Wi-Fi
- Information desk
Emergencias y seguridad
Número de emergencia local: 911
- Dial 911 for all national police, medical, and fire emergencies in Uruguay.
- First aid assistance inside the terminal can be requested through any airport staff member or customer desk.
- For lost passports or travel documents, contact your nation's embassy or consulate located in central Montevideo.
Antes de salir de casa
- Verifica la validez de tu pasaporte y cualquier visado, ETA o declaración de entrada requerida.
- Confirma tu terminal de salida en tu tarjeta de embarque el día anterior.
- Activa una travel eSIM para estar conectado nada más aterrizar.
- Descarga mapas sin conexión y haz una captura de pantalla de la dirección de tu hotel y la referencia de tu reserva.
- Informa a tu banco de que vas a viajar y lleva una tarjeta de pago de respaldo.
- Guarda el número de emergencia local y el contacto de tu embajada en tu teléfono.
- Fotografía tu pasaporte y guarda la copia en un lugar al que puedas acceder sin conexión.
- Comprueba la franquicia de equipaje y los artículos restringidos para tu destino.
Fuentes oficiales
Las operaciones aeroportuarias cambian. Confirma siempre las terminales, tarifas y horarios con las fuentes oficiales que se indican a continuación antes de viajar.
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco - Official SiteFuente oficial del aeropuerto
- Dirección Nacional de MigraciónFuente gubernamental
- Dirección Nacional de AduanasFuente gubernamental
- Ministerio de Transporte y Obras PúblicasFuente oficial de transporte
- COT - Transportes InterdepartamentalesFuente oficial de transporte
- Ministerio del Interior - EmergenciasFuente gubernamental
Guía revisada por última vez el 22 de octubre de 2026
La información del aeropuerto puede cambiar. Antes de viajar, verifica las terminales asignadas, horarios, tarifas, requisitos de entrada y horas de operación con el proveedor oficial.
Aterriza conectado
El Wi-Fi del aeropuerto es lento, tiene límites de tiempo y no es privado. Una travel eSIM se activa antes de volar, por lo que los mapas, las apps de transporte y tus correos de reserva funcionarán al segundo de desactivar el modo avión.
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