Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 50 minutes.
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Montevideo four hours behind Madrid.
Each week, there are 11 Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 03:05 Air Europa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:59 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAD to MVD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Montevideo (and then exploring more of Uruguay!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
With 71.43% of its services arriving as scheduled, Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to MVD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAD and MVD:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is $678. A return fare right now is $1,247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to MVD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to MVD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montevideo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and explore beyond Montevideo's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montevideo Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Montevideo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Montevideo Airport for January if you want to go to Montevideo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to MVD in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another standout destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without experiencing Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.
