Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MVD
ICAO Code
SUMU
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

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.

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
Elevation: 32 m
-34.8356, -56.0265

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 #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

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