Travelling from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): What you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is six hours behind Istanbul. Carrasco International Airport is located in Montevideo.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to MVD.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MVD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a popular option between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MVD.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to MVD flight? Relax in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MVD:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport flight.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Right now, $1,057 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,342. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to MVD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to MVD.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
December is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport (MVD), while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Montevideo based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Istanbul to MVD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Montevideo
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Carrasco International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montevideo:
Museo del Futbol and Teatre Solís are just two of the top attractions to add to your Montevideo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo de la Memoria.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres east of Montevideo, a visit to Maldonado will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Playa Mansa, Playa Pinares and Laguna del Diario.
Mercedes is another essential stop in Uruguay and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Montevideo. No journey is complete without seeing Espacio Memoria, Catedral de Mercedes and Playa Vivero Los Arrayanes.
