MVD Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) serves Montevideo, about 16 km northeast of Montevideo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport — facts & history
We pulled Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.1M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 2.2M in 2011.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia
Getting from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport to Montevideo
The airport is about 16 km northeast of Montevideo, about 34 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.
Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~24 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~34 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~34 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~34 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From MVD to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta del Este | 101 km | 106 min | — |
Which way suits you from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Montevideo ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:
- סאו פאולו GRU · 5 airlines
- בואנוס איירס EZE · 4 airlines
- שדה התעופה מיאמי MIA · 2 airlines
- סנטיאגו SCL · 2 airlines
- בואנוס איירס AEP · 2 airlines
- פורטו אלגרה POA · 2 airlines
- לימה LIM
- עיר פנמה PTY
- לוק ASU
- ריו דה ז'ניירו GIG
- מדריד MAD
- קוריטיבה CWB
Airlines here: Aerolineas Argentinas · Sky Express · LAN Airlines · Copa Airlines · TAM Brazilian Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · TAM Mercosur · US Airways · American Airlines · Air Europa
Left luggage & lost and found at Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Montevideo shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Answers to your questions
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes