Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
The timezone in Montevideo is UTC-3, which is 13 hours behind Gold Coast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OOL to MVD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight is £620. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £1,288. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from OOL to MVD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Book a hotel near MVD if you're on a late Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Carrasco International Airport rental car and discover Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Carrasco International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to the centre of Montevideo has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Montevideo in April.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OOL to MVD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay you'll want to see. Around 260 miles north-west of Montevideo, a trip to Salto will keep your itinerary busy. 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 210 miles north-west of Montevideo. No trip is complete without dropping by Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.