Travelling from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to MVD.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to MVD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) departing London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MVD flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a busy connecting point.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Carrasco International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a dependable starting point for your journey.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MVD if you have a late flight from London to Carrasco International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Central Montevideo is around 23 kilometres from Carrasco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Right now, $905 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Carrasco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,856. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MVD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Montevideo. March is when most people book flights from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to MVD plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July has temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Carrasco International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Montevideo
Start your Montevideo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Carrasco International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montevideo itinerary.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres east of Montevideo, a visit to Maldonado will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
Mercedes is another sought-after destination in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. No journey is complete without dropping by Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes.