Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo is four hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BCN to MVD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and MVD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
ج.م. 24,767 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 42,880. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to MVD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to MVD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and see more of Montevideo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Carrasco International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to the centre of Montevideo has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Montevideo in April.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Carrasco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to MVD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Montevideo. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Paysandu is another standout destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without experiencing Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.
