Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to MVD start from 00:10 — the first with Iberia. The last departure is at 23:59 with Iberia. Overall, you can choose from 25 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAD to MVD flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Montevideo (and then discovering more of Uruguay!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Air Europa leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MAD to MVD flights, with 87.88% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and MVD:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
RM1,844 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,745. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to MVD, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Follow your own route with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montevideo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Montevideo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Carrasco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MVD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.