Flying from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD).
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Mexico City.
Your flight from Mexico City to MVD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MVD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is one of the main options between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and MVD.
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MVD flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
67.58% of flights taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near MVD and fast-forward to bedtime:
Go where the road takes you with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and discover more of Montevideo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Montevideo. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
R 4,712 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,122. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to MVD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Mexico City to MVD.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Montevideo. June is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to MVD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montevideo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montevideo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Montevideo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Museo del Futbol followed by Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay you should also see. About 97 kilometres east of Montevideo, a visit to Maldonado will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza San Miguel, Parada 25 - Playa Mansa and Laguna del Diario.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Mercedes is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Espacio Memoria, Plaza Rivera and Rosedal.
