Travelling from Caracas Airport (CCS) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo is one hour ahead of Caracas and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Your CCS to MVD flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CCS and MVD:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Caracas Airport (CCS) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is 313 €. A return ticket is currently 705 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCS to MVD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CCS to MVD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Handy information about Caracas Airport (CCS)
68% of flights that leave from Caracas Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Caracas Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Caracas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CCS? If you're boarding an early flight from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MVD if you have a late Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Montevideo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and experience the lesser-explored corners of Montevideo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Montevideo Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Montevideo in March.
Lock in your flight from Caracas Airport to Montevideo Airport for January if you want to explore Montevideo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCS to MVD in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another must-experience destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without seeing Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.