Flying from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is five hours ahead of Vancouver. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to MVD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
72% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to MVD flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YXX touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 68% of the time.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Pick up a Carrasco International Airport rental car and discover Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, central Montevideo is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Right now, 396 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 906 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to MVD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Vancouver to MVD.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). February is when most people visit Montevideo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to MVD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Carrasco International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
Your trip to Montevideo should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Rambla Montevideo.
Explore more of Uruguay
Maldonado is just one of the many places in Uruguay waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Montevideo. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Plaza San Miguel.
Mercedes is another well-known destination in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. No trip is complete without seeing Espacio Memoria, Plaza Rivera and Rosedal.