Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Montevideo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Montevideo three hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to MVD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and MVD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight is ₹ 46,022. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 95,279. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to MVD, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to MVD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Reserve a hotel near MVD if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays to explore Montevideo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Montevideo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Carrasco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Montevideo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MVD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Uruguay waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Paysandu is another well-known 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.