Flying from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to MVD, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Mexico City to MVD that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEX and MVD include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
From central Mexico City, MEX is around 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and MVD include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Kick back before your flight from Mexico City to MVD by booking a place to stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Reserve a hotel near MVD if you're taking a late flight from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 36 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport is ₹ 25,807. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 49,245. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Mexico City to MVD. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
April is the quietest time to fly to Montevideo. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Mexico City to MVD for January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montevideo to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Carrasco International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montevideo
After locking in your flight from Mexico City 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:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Ciudad Vieja, Mercado Del Puerto and Plaza Independencia are leading attractions which should be on any good Montevideo itinerary.
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