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Carrasco International Airport

Montevideo, UY

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Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

Montevideo, Uruguay · South America

Montevideo Carrasco with Priority Pass Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas operating from a temporary lounge opposite Gates 7 & 8 while the main East Side room renovates from 09 Feb 2026 (no showers/quiet/play at temp site). Official taxis 24h; listed external bus companies.

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6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.4
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.0
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

Montevideo, Uruguay · South America

Montevideo Carrasco with Priority Pass Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas operating from a temporary lounge opposite Gates 7 & 8 while the main East Side room renovates from 09 Feb 2026 (no showers/quiet/play at temp site). Official taxis 24h; listed external bus companies.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.4
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.0
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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24 h
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Terminals
Main Terminal

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Lounge

PP Partidas is 24h — but in a temporary room

Priority Pass lists Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas 00:00–23:59 with max stay 3h; main lounge renovating from 09 Feb 2026.

Alternate VIP Lounge opposite Gates 7 & 8; showers, quiet area, and children’s play unavailable at the temp site.

Location

Use Gates 7 & 8 alternate — not the East Side main room

PP important notice: main East Side boarding lounge closed for renovation until further notice; access at temporary VIP Lounge opposite Gates 7 & 8.

Do not hunt for the permanent East Side room while the notice is active.

Disruption

Lounge renovation = minor disruption

Main VIP Club Partidas closed for renovation from 09 Feb 2026; temporary lounge open opposite Gates 7 & 8 with reduced amenities.

Airport otherwise operating; disruption status minor for lounge works.

Ground

Official taxis 24h + listed bus companies

Official airport taxis operate 24h from arrivals; official cómo-llegar lists COPSA, COT, CUTCSA, TURISMAR buses.

Omit invented UYU fare grids; buses are third-party operators.

Live conditions

Right now at MVD

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Overnight Priority Pass holders accepting temporary lounge amenities
Passengers near Gates 7–8 during renovation
Travelers using official 24h airport taxis

Watch out for

Main VIP Club Partidas closed for renovation from 2026-02-09 — use Gates 7 & 8 alternate
Temporary lounge: no showers, quiet area, or children’s play per PP
Max stay 3h
No published MCT or security wait minutes
Omit invented UYU taxi grids
Buses are third-party operators

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MVD.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA MVD / ICAO SUMU — Carrasco Gral. Cesáreo L. Berisso International (Montevideo)
Operator Puerta del Sur — aeropuertodecarrasco.com.uy; Ruta 101 km 19.950
Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas (PP mvd2) — main East Side boarding lounge closed for renovation from 09 Feb 2026; alternate VIP Lounge opposite Gates 7 & 8
Temporary lounge: 00:00–23:59; max stay 3h; children under 12 free; no showers / quiet area / children’s play at temp site
Official ground buses: COPSA, COT, CUTCSA, TURISMAR (external operators)
Official airport taxis (taxisaeropuerto.com): 24h every day; arrivals main hall; WhatsApp (+598) 096 300 196

1 official source

https://aeropuertodecarrasco.com.uy/en/

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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas (temporary VIP Lounge)
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Traveler Tips
Overnight PP? Temp lounge lists 24h — expect reduced amenities (no showers/quiet/play).
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Aeropuertos VIP Club Partidas (temporary)Official airport taxis 24h
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Weather: Strong winds with light rain.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:44 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.