Flights to Uruguay

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The cheapest route is to take a flight to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, which is served by major airlines such as Primeras Lineas Uruguayas de Navegacion Aerea (or PLUNA), Iberia, and American Airlines. But if are heading to Punta Del Este, you fly direct on Aerolineas Argentinas.

Airports

The largest airport in Uruguay is the Carrasco General Cesareo L. Berisso International Airport, or just known as Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco, located in Montevideo. Special features available at the airport include duty-free shops, ATMs, bars, restaurants, rental car services, a pharmacy, a bureau de change, and travel agencies. Two other smaller, busier international airports are Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport, known as Punta del Este International Airport, and Colonia Airport located very near Colonia del Sacramento.

Airlines

Uruguay's national airline, Primeras Lineas Uruguayas de Navegacion Aerea (or PLUNA), is the major airline for daily domestic and international flights. American Airlines, on the other hand, offers direct flights from Miami to Montevideo four times a week. Other international airlines include Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromas, Air Class Lineas Aereas, Austral Lineas Aereas, Copa Airlines, Iberia, GOL, LAN Airlines, Regional Paraguaya, Sol Lineas Aereas, TACA Peru, and TAM. Popular routes are from such cities as Buenos Aires, Panama City, Madrid, Asuncion, Lima, Santiago, and Sao Paulo.

Other Money-Saving Tips

Booking your flight to Uruguay in advance is standard procedure to save money. When arriving at the airport, it will be better for you to take a taxi to get to your specific location, since taxi rates much better than in other countries, with fair and fixed rates. Once settled in, the public bus services in Uruguay are reliable with affordable costs.

In Closing

Uruguay is rich not just in its cultural and historical interests, but also in its well-preserved natural resources, so it is no surprise that tourism industry is growing significantly as more and more travelers around the world are taking notice and discovering the new adventures and natural delights found in the country.

One of the most affluent countries in South America, Uruguay's tourism contributes a great deal to its growing economy, in addition to its agricultural, technological, and offshore banking industries. The country is very rich in cultural attractions and historic sites that include colonial towns like the Colonia del Sacramento, a well-preserved colonial center in Uruguay listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the major tourist attractions are the world-class beach resorts enhanced by a year-round pleasant climate. During summer, Uruguay's Atlantic beaches most especially in Punta Del Este are flooded with tourists and celebrities enjoying the sun and the best in nature.