Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport - Flight Information and Guide (MVD)

How to get to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport

Montevideo's downtown is about 19 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 22 minutes by taxi, the most direct option.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Montevideo in about 20-25 minutes.

By Train

The airport is not served by any railway line.

By Bus

Urban line 700 connects the airport to downtown Montevideo in approximately 30 minutes, fare under $2; interdepartmental buses (Cutcsa, Copsa, COT), with ticket office in arrivals, cost 68 UYU per trip to other destinations such as Punta del Este.

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Tips The only official taxi company (Taxi Aeropuerto de Carrasco) has a desk on the ground floor of the terminal, near baggage claim: use it for a reliable and transparent fare.

Average travel time to MVD

TrainNot available

Shuttle busService available (~30 min, minimum fare)

Taxi / Private hire22 minutes (6-9 UYU official meter)

Parking near Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport

Multi-level parking is located next to the terminal.

Rates align with standards typical of a South American hub.

How to get to Montevideo from MVD

By Train

The airport remains outside the rail network.

By Bus

An economical public bus connects the airport to downtown in approximately 30 minutes, minimum fare.

By Taxi

The official taxi desk (Taxi Aeropuerto de Carrasco), located at arrivals, costs approximately 1,400-1,600 UYU for the city center/Ciudad Vieja (about 22 minutes), airport fee of 96.31 UYU included; Uber is available as an alternative.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport

The most established car rental companies operate from the arrivals area.

EU citizens need only their national license, plus passport and credit card.

Hotels near Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport

Carrasco is about 20 km from downtown Montevideo, and a fixed-fare taxi from the airport counter takes 30-40 minutes to Pocitos or the Ciudad Vieja: enough to make the airport's own neighbourhood the better choice for those with a dawn flight, where the Sofitel overlooking the Río de la Plata offers its own shuttle. Those staying several days find the Ciudad Vieja, with the Radisson's casino on Plaza Independencia, or the Pocitos beach and the Punta Carretas mall, along the rambla south of the city.

Airport area

Carrasco

The Sofitel is about 7-9 km from the terminal (15 minutes) and offers its own shuttle running around the clock.

Best for: Dawn departures and those who don't want to move away from the airport neighbourhood.

Pros

The hotel shuttle running around the clock, with no need to rely on fixed-fare taxis
Carrasco beach and the historic casino within walking distance of the hotel

Cons

A residential neighbourhood: few restaurants outside the hotel itself
For downtown or Pocitos you still need 25-30 minutes by taxi

Recommended hotels

Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa A 1921 French-style palace on Carrasco beach, 15 minutes from the terminal; its own shuttle, spa and in-house casino. View availability

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City centre

Ciudad Vieja

About 30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport (19-20 km), at a fixed fare from the airport counter.

Best for: Those who want the historic centre on the rambla, within walking distance of the casino and the museums of Plaza Independencia.

Pros

Plaza Independencia and the historic rambla reachable on foot from the hotels
Casino and panoramic restaurant on the 25th floor of the Radisson

Cons

Buildings from the 1990s, with some reviews noting dated fittings
For Pocitos beach you still need 15-20 minutes on foot or a bus

Recommended hotels

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Neighbourhood

Pocitos and Punta Carretas

About 30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport (19-21 km), at a fixed fare from the airport counter.

Best for: Those who want the beach and restaurants of Pocitos, with the Punta Carretas mall a few minutes away.

Pros

Beach and rambla reachable on foot from all the hotels in the area
Shopping Punta Carretas 3-4 minutes on foot from the Mercure

Cons

Further from the museums of the Ciudad Vieja: you need a bus or a taxi
The same transfer time from the airport as the historic centre

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Airport services

The airport is Uruguay's sole international hub with connections to South America, North America, and Europe.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers Uruguayan wine, leather goods, and local handicrafts.

Lounges & relaxation

Some business-class lounges are available at the airport.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The entire terminal is covered by free Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Families find play areas and dedicated support in the waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal, modern and appropriately sized for domestic traffic, is the country's sole international airport.

Travelers on international flights should plan 2.5–3 hours buffer time.

Map of Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Uruguay a good destination for remote workers?

Yes, since 2023 the country has introduced a regulatory framework dedicated to digital nomads, reflecting a growing openness toward international remote workers, along with a good quality of life and safety in the capital.

Q. Is there only one authorized taxi company at the airport?

Yes, Taxi Aeropuerto de Carrasco, with a dedicated desk on the ground floor near baggage claim.

Q. Do you need a visa for Uruguay?

EU, UK, US and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days; Uruguay has no eVisa system, so anyone who needs one must apply in person at the consulate.