Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to MVD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Currently, $1,111 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,535. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to MVD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to MVD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Explore without limits with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and chase adventure across Montevideo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Montevideo in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to MVD sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 418 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Paysandu is another sought-after destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometers north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without dropping by Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.
