Your ultimate guide to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
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Carrasco International Airport is modern and practical, ensuring a enjoyable travel experience.
Airport Code (IATA):
(MVD)
Location:
Montevideo
Address:
Ruta 101 Capitán Juan Antonio Artigas, 14000 Ciudad de la Costa, Departamento de Canelones
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromás, Air Class, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, American Airlines, Avianca, Azul, Copa Airlines, Gol Linhas Aéreas, Iberia, Jetsmart, LATAM, Paranair
Annual Passenger Traffic:
1,800,000
Brief History:
Carrasco International Airport opened in 1947. It's also known as General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, named in honour of a pioneer of Uruguayan aviation.
Flights to and from Montevideo
Some popular destinations from Carrasco International Airport are Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Panama City and Asunción. The major airlines serving this airport include Air France, American Airlines, LATAM and KLM.
Getting to and from the Airport
Getting to Carrasco International Airport is easy by bus, shuttle or taxi. If you'd like to rent a car in Montevideo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar have offices at the airport. Parking costs 120 UYU per hour.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Carrasco International Airport Currency Exchange
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