Montevideo - Getting There By Air

Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Tel: (02) 600 2261 or 906 463.
Website: www.aic.com.uy

Montevideo's main airport is 19km (11 miles) east of the city centre. The chrome and glass terminal is well maintained and clean, and progress through the airport is usually smooth and fast.

Airport facilities:
You'll find a bank, bureau de change, ATM, bar, post office, chemist and left luggage facilities in the airport alongside good duty-free shopping and a basic restaurant. For car hire, Autorent, Avis, Hertz and Punta Car (a Uruguayan firm) have desks at arrivals (see Getting Around).

Transport to the city:
A taxi or remis (private taxi that can be reserved by telephone with a fare agreed in advance) takes around 30 minutes. There are also three bus companies running regular services into the city centre.
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