Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Montevideo (where Carrasco International Airport is located) and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Gol at 10:55pm. Choose the first GIG to MVD departure with Gol at 9am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MVD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) are available from here.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport out of GIG include:
JetSmart ranks first in bookings for flights from GIG to MVD.
With a reliable 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MVD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
GIG is around 19 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to MVD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Central Montevideo is around 23 kilometers from Carrasco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport is P3,569. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P11,012. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MVD, book your ticket three months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Montevideo. March is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Rio de Janeiro to MVD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport in July when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Carrasco International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montevideo:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Montevideo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Museo del Futbol followed by Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
Maldonado is just one of the many places in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 97 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
Around 257 kilometers northwest of Montevideo, Mercedes is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes.
