Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Montevideo eight hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to MVD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
R 16,673 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 33,927. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAA to MVD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to MVD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights leaving from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Grab a Carrasco International Airport rental car and explore Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to central Montevideo has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Montevideo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you want to explore Montevideo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to MVD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Paysandu is another sought-after destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without seeing Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.
