Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Ushuaia Airport (USH): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MVD to USH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from MVD reach their destination without delay.
Central Montevideo to Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Ushuaia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MVD:
Arriving at Ushuaia Airport (USH)
If you're getting in on a late Montevideo Airport to Ushuaia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near USH:
Travel at your own speed with a Ushuaia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Rent A Car or FlexWays and experience more of Ushuaia and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ushuaia Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ushuaia Airport (USH) to central Ushuaia
Ushuaia Airport to the centre of Ushuaia has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ushuaia Airport (USH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Ushuaia Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Ushuaia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ushuaia is January, with the temperature ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Lock in your flights from Montevideo Airport to Ushuaia Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MVD to USH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Argentina
Ushuaia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you should also see. Around 354 kilometres north of Ushuaia, a trip to Rio Gallegos will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Laguna Azul, Museo Marítimo y Naval de la Patagonia Austral and Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli.
Around 121 kilometres north of Ushuaia, Rio Grande is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Casa Museo Shanti, Reserva Natural Urbana - Laguna de los Patos and Viejo puente colgante. Punto historico.