Travelling from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).
Montevideo is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to MVD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MVD:
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Montevideo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 36 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport, Rs245,884 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just Rs451,654. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to MVD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Montevideo, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Montevideo. The warmest month is January. Book your flights from Melbourne to MVD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport in July when temperatures average between 6ºC and 15ºC.
More about Montevideo
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Carrasco International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montevideo:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Ciudad Vieja, Mercado Del Puerto and Plaza Independencia are essential stops on your Montevideo itinerary.
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