Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo is four hours behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your AMS to MVD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between AMS and MVD:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
R 9,317 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 15,286. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to MVD, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AMS to MVD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Follow your own route with a Montevideo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and experience more of Montevideo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Montevideo Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Montevideo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Montevideo in March.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Montevideo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to MVD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montevideo. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another essential stop in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without experiencing Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.