In Uruguay there are several airports, one of which is Punta del Este (Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta del Este). Full name Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport.
general information
This air harbor serves not only local, but also international air travel and has one modern terminal for passengers. It was developed by the famous Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott. Here cargo and charter flights are carried out, as well as shipments of the navy.
The air gates are located between the cities of Maldonado (distance 16.5 km) and Punta del Este (25 km). In the peak season (December to February) at the airport you can often meet local celebrities, politicians and other famous persons of the country.
What is on the territory of the airport?
There are several cafes and duty-free shops, and there are specially designated places for smoking. For the convenience of passengers at the airport of Punta del Este, an online scoreboard is available, presented in Spanish and English. From there you can get this information:
- time of arrival (Arrivals);
- departure time (Departures);
- data on the airline (Carrier);
- flight number (Flight);
- Data on where the aircraft is (Status);
- information about the final destination (Destination);
- schedule of flights for the next few days.
Currency exchange operations work in the port, but they are often expensive, so do not change all the cash here. The country's currency is the Uruguayan peso, and you can only pay in a store or transport with local money.
Nuances in buying an air ticket
When booking a travel document, passengers are mainly guided by the date, time, price and airline. The latter employs more than a hundred, the most popular of which are: LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Amaszonas, Aerolineas Argentinas, etc.
Flights are profitable to buy in advance at the ticket office terminal or online via the Internet. Usually the price is cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, also it is worth taking part in bonus programs and watching for special offers. To exchange or hand over the travel document without delays and problems it is always possible on the airline's website or by calling the call-center.
Transfer from Punta del Este airport
Get to the nearest cities from the airport by bus and car via IB / Interbalnearia and Av. Antonio Lussich. It is desirable to book a car in advance or rent it.
If you decide to book a transfer, then the application can be left online, and upon arrival at the airport, you will already be waiting for the driver with a sign. To provide such a service, the so-called remise service operates here. When renting a car, passengers have the opportunity to choose the right model for themselves, as well as to drive on the road to various places.