Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo is five hours behind Athens and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ATH to MVD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a well-known stop between ATH and MVD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight is R 9,061. A return fare is currently R 18,611. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to MVD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near MVD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and explore beyond Montevideo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Montevideo. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Montevideo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Carrasco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MVD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
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