Travelling from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport.
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Montevideo.
Choose from ten weekly Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 07:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your MVD to LIM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring Lima (and maybe even some other great parts of Peru!). Check out the direct flights from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is LATAM Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates MVD to LIM flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 73.77% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MVD and LIM include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
86% of flights departing from Montevideo Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MVD.
Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MVD:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're coming in on a late Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lima and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Lima. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Montevideo Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to go to Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MVD to LIM in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru. No visit is complete without checking out Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.
