Travelling from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Montevideo is 3 hours behind London. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from London to MVD 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to MVD leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Carrasco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Carrasco International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and MVD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to MVD:
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Carrasco International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Montevideo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Carrasco International Airport from Rs131,016 or travel return from just Rs281,428. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To find cheap tickets from London to MVD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from London to Carrasco International Airport.
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The best time to fly from London to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month to board a flight from London to Carrasco International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Montevideo, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from London to MVD, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Carrasco International Airport in July when temperatures average between 6ºC and 15ºC.
More about Montevideo
After booking your flight from London to Carrasco International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Ciudad Vieja, Mercado Del Puerto and Plaza Independencia are must-do's during your Montevideo adventure.
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