Getting to Montevideo by air

Montevideo International Airport (Aeropuerto de Carrasco, Montevideo) is situated approximately 35 minutes from the city centre.

Look up the international airlines which operate flights to and from Montevideo:
 http://www.aic.com.uy/lineas.php

Visit the website of the Uruguayan national air-company:
 Pluna

To get to and from Montevideo Airport:

 Bus
The public bus departs approx. every 15 minutes in front of the airport. You must buy your ticket on board. Please note that the bus only takes Uruguayan pesos. The trip takes 55 minutes, ending at the bus terminal, Rio Branco.

There are also private bus companies, COT and COPSA, which stop by the airport every half hour. This is a slightly faster option but costs a little more.

 Pluna/Varig Transfer
There is a free bus service from the airport to the centre (near Radisson Montevideo Hotel) for all passengers flying with Pluna or Varig Airline, just showing your flight ticket to the Pluna/Varig office in the Departures Hall.

 Taxi
There is a taxi rank right outside the airport. A taxi to the centre costs approximately US $30, although it is possible to arrange the price beforehand. Dollars and Uruguayan pesos are both accepted.
Airport Taxi Service: Tel: 604-0323 / 604-0188

 Car
There are car rental services at the airport:

» Avis:
Tel: 604-0334
www.avis.com.uy
info@avis.com.uy

» Europcar
Tel: 604-0350
www.europcar.com.uy
info@europcar.com.uy

» Hertz
Rent-a-car
Tel: 604-0006
www.hertz.com.uy
info@hertz.com.uy

Getting to Montevideo by ferry

 From Buenos Aires
Buquebus Company runs a daily ferry service between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours and there are 3 to 4 services daily. The ferry arrives in the port of Montevideo. A tourist return costs approximately US $120.