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.
Terminaux
- Main Terminal
- A single integrated terminal handling all international and domestic arrivals, departures, immigration, and baggage claim.
Arrivée
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.
Se rendre en ville
Bus
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.
- Durée:
- roughly 45-60 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- 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.
- Durée:
- roughly 30-45 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- roughly 1500-2500 UYU
VTC
Rideshare
App-based rideshare drivers collect passengers at designated pick-up points outside the main terminal building.
- Durée:
- roughly 30-45 minutes
- Coût indicatif:
- roughly 800-1400 UYU
Location de voiture
Car Rental
Major international and local car rental companies maintain service desks inside the public arrivals concourse.
- Durée:
- roughly 30-45 minutes to city centre
- Coût indicatif:
- varies by rental company and vehicle class
Correspondances & transferts
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 & connectivité
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.
Argent, cartes & pourboires
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.
Restauration
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.
Salons & repos
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.
Hôtels d'aéroport
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.
Bagages & douane
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.
Famille & accessibilité
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.
Installations
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Car rental desks
- VIP lounge
- Duty free shops
- Cafés
- Free Wi-Fi
- Information desk
Urgence & sécurité
Numéro d'urgence 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.
Avant de partir
- Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
- Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
- Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
- Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
- Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
- Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
- Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
- Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.
Sources officielles
Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco - Official SiteSource aéroportuaire officielle
- Dirección Nacional de MigraciónSource gouvernementale
- Dirección Nacional de AduanasSource gouvernementale
- Ministerio de Transporte y Obras PúblicasSource de transport officielle
- COT - Transportes InterdepartamentalesSource de transport officielle
- Ministerio del Interior - EmergenciasSource gouvernementale
Guide mis à jour le 22 octobre 2026
Les informations sur l'aéroport peuvent changer. Vérifiez les attributions de terminaux, les horaires, les tarifs, les conditions d'entrée et les heures d'ouverture auprès du fournisseur officiel avant de voyager.
Atterrissez connecté
Le Wi-Fi de l'aéroport est lent, limité dans le temps et peu privé. Une eSIM de voyage s'active avant votre vol, ainsi les cartes, les applications VTC et vos e-mails de réservation fonctionnent dès que vous désactivez le mode avion.
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