Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
MVD / SUMU
Carrasco (Montevideo) is the principal international airport serving Uruguay’s capital. The site has a modern single passenger terminal building that handles international and domestic flights in the same complex.
The terminal is arranged with landside check‑in and arrivals areas feeding a consolidated airside concourse with shops and services.
Terminal Guide for Carrasco International Airport #
Terminal layout: Carrasco has a single main passenger terminal with check‑in and arrivals on the landside level and airside gates beyond security. Most facilities (cafés, duty‑free, airline desks) are concentrated in the central terminal space.
Because there is one terminal building, inter‑terminal transfers are not required.
Getting to and From Carrasco International Airport #
Transfers between Carrasco and central Montevideo typically take 20-30 minutes by road depending on traffic; the airport sits to the east of the city along the coast.
- Buses / shuttles: Local bus services and private airport shuttles operate to Montevideo; schedules vary and are more frequent during the day.
- Taxis: Readily available outside arrivals; official taxi ranks are the most reliable option.
- Ride‑share / private transfers: Private transfer services can be booked in advance; ride‑share app coverage can be intermittent.
- Driving: About 15-20 km to downtown Montevideo; car hire counters are in the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Carrasco Airport #
Carrasco’s terminal concentrates passenger services in a compact footprint: cafés and sit‑down restaurants, duty‑free shopping in the international area, airline lounges and basic passenger services.
- Lounges: Pay‑in lounges and airline lounges available airside.
- Food & drink: Mix of full‑service and quick‑service outlets located landside and airside.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi is available; charging points in seating areas and near gates.
- Accessibility: Accessible toilets and assistance services - request help via your airline if required.
Tips for Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport #
- Taxis are the easiest way to Montevideo city centre from the terminal; agree a price or use an official taxi stand as card machines may not be available in every vehicle.
- Expect short transfer times to Montevideo (typically 20-30 minutes) but allow longer in peak traffic or for late flights.
Weather & Climate near Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport #
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1027 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 89 mm | some cloud | 72% | 4.6 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 14.0h |
| February | Excellent | 17° - 27° | 22° | 86 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| March | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 21° | 93 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| April | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.1h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| June | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| August | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 86 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| December | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 71 mm | some cloud | 72% | 4.8 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 14.3h |