Flying from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Montevideo and Rio De Janeiro follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 11 Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 08:10 JetSMART flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 09:10 with JetSMART.
Leave enough time to catch your MVD to GIG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
JetSMART is your ticket to exploring Rio De Janeiro (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport offered by this airline.
JetSMART has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MVD and GIG:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is C$157. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$234. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MVD to GIG.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
88.91% of flights departing from Carrasco International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MVD.
To reach Carrasco International Airport from central Montevideo, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MVD? If you're boarding an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to the centre of Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Carrasco International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MVD to GIG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.