IATA: MVD · Montevideo, Uruguay

Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Guide

CapitalMontevideo
Population3,499,451
CurrencyUYU $ Uruguayan peso
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC-03:00
AirportMVD
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~6,745,786

Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (IATA: MVD) is a key aviation hub serving Montevideo and the wider Uruguay region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Montevideo from MVD

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MVD

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Montevideo

Tailor-made Montevideo: Private City Tour with a Local
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Private Transfer Montevideo Airport to Hotel O Hotel - Aero
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Traditional and award-winning winery tour in Montevideo
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Treat yourself to 1 or 2 Wineries with The Wine Experience
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Private & Exclusive Transfer MVD Airport, Port or Hotel
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Montevideo, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Montevideo

Crystal Tower
4-star · 8.5/10 from 99 reviews
€56 / night
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Hotel Alvear
3-star · 8.5/10 from 171 reviews
€58 / night
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Hotel Europa
3-star · 8.1/10 from 54 reviews
€60 / night
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Don Boutique Hotel
4-star · 8.2/10 from 39 reviews
€60 / night
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Regency Golf – Hotel Urbano
4-star · 8.7/10 from 111 reviews
€89 / night
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Palladium Business Hotel
4-star · 8.8/10 from 100 reviews
€91 / night
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Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
4-star · 8.4/10 from 211 reviews
€92 / night
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Opta Coliving Punta Carretas
5-star · 9.1/10 from 83 reviews
€94 / night
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Nightly rates in Montevideo for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MVD / SUMU
Serves
Montevideo
Country
Uruguay
Local time now
04:39 (-03)
Time zone
America/Montevideo
Currency
UYU ($)
Capital
Montevideo
Coordinates
-34.8384, -56.0308

Alternative airports near MVD

Straight-line distance from MVD. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from MVD right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Rio de Janeiro (RIO)JetSmartDirect27 Oct€154
Buenos Aires (BUE)Aerolineas ArgentinasDirect6 Sep€185
Santiago (SCL)Aerolineas Argentinas1 stop1 Oct€240
Asuncion (ASU)Aerolineas Argentinas1 stop10 Nov€259
Sao Paulo (SAO)JetSmart1 stop10 Oct€285
San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)Aerolineas Argentinas1 stop21 Sep€308
Fortaleza (FOR)Azul Brazilian1 stop21 Oct€332
Maceio (MCZ)LATAM Airlines1 stop1 Sep€384
Cartagena (CTG)Avianca1 stop12 Oct€429
Punta Cana (PUJ)Avianca1 stop27 Oct€492
Cancun (CUN)LATAM Airlines1 stop1 Nov€509
San Andres (ADZ)Copa Airlines2 stops3 Oct€528
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from MVD

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport has published nonstop service to 10 airports across 7 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MVD.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Buenos AiresAEPArgentina220 km
São PauloGRUBrazil1,569 km
MiamiMIAUnited States7,209 km
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)EZEArgentina229 km
TocumenPTYPanama5,465 km
Porto AlegrePOABrazil705 km
MadridMADSpain9,947 km
SantiagoSCLChile1,366 km
LimaLIMPeru3,310 km
RosarioROSArgentina489 km

Airlines serving MVD

9 carriers publish nonstop service at MVD, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Aerolineas ArgentinasARFull Service6
Gol AirlinesG3Budget4
Carrier 8R8R3
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service2
LATAM BrasilJJFull Service2
IberiaIBFull Service2
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service2
Carrier TATA2

At the airport

General guidance rather than MVD-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.