Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Recife and Montevideo are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your REC to MVD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Azul Airlines offers direct flights from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Montevideo — and maybe even more of Uruguay if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating REC to MVD flights. A reliable 88.24% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is P8,441. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P20,269. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from REC to MVD, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
Recife Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from REC arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Recife Airport from central Recife, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near REC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
If you're landing on a late Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montevideo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and discover more of Montevideo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montevideo Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Montevideo Airport, Montevideo is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Montevideo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Recife Airport to Montevideo Airport for January if you'd like to go to Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from REC to MVD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay you should also see. Around 418 kilometers north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another sought-after destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometers north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.