Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to MVD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport. Many passengers pass through Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport when flying between EDI and MVD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
$508 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,221. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to MVD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Consider booking a hotel near MVD if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and see more of Montevideo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
From Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Montevideo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Montevideo is January, with the temperature ranging between 64ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Carrasco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to MVD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 43ºF and 59ºF on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay waiting to be explored. Around 260 miles north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Paysandu is another standout destination in Uruguay and is around 210 miles north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without dropping by Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.
