Travelling from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Buenos Aires and Montevideo follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Every week, there are 24 Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport flights. If you want to take off early, go for the 05:40 Aerolineas Argentinas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:00 with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AEP to MVD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aerolineas Argentinas has direct flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Montevideo — and maybe even more of Uruguay if your schedule allows.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering AEP to MVD flights is Aerolineas Argentinas. Its services arrive as planned 72.09% of the time.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport. Many travellers pass through Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport when flying between AEP and MVD.
Handy information about Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
64% of flights that take off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AEP:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
If you're arriving on a late Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near MVD:
Pick up a Montevideo Airport rental car and explore Montevideo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Punta Car and FlexWays are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Montevideo Airport around three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Montevideo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to Montevideo Airport, consider the type 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. Look for cheap tickets from AEP to MVD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montevideo. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Paysandu is another standout destination in Uruguay and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.