Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is 16 hours behind Auckland.
Your AKL to MVD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Currently, R 14,426 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 24,015. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to MVD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 69.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to AKL:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and experience more of Montevideo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Montevideo. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Montevideo in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you'd like to visit 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 AKL to MVD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay just waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another essential stop in Uruguay. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.