Flying from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is six hours ahead of Montevideo, where Carrasco International Airport is located. Istanbul follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MVD to Istanbul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from MVD to Istanbul with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Montevideo, MVD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near MVD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
86% of flights leaving Carrasco International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MVD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Istanbul
$1,325 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $2,452. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MVD to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MVD to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Snag an affordable flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from MVD to Istanbul can help you secure the lowest rate.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your MVD to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to travel to Istanbul. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MVD to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.