Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself enough time to catch your JNB to MVD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Rs146,074 is the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs292,477. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from JNB to MVD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MVD if you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and chase adventure across Montevideo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Montevideo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you want to go to Montevideo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JNB to MVD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
You've seen Montevideo, now it's time to explore other corners of Uruguay. Journey around 418 kilometres north-west to Salto to check off its top attractions. From Mural de Edi Cavani to Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Uruguay, consider Paysandu, roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark are key reasons to visit.
