Search Flights from Montevideo (Uruguay) to Busan

It is quite easy to get to Carrasco International Airport from within Montevideo city or any point in the city. Taxis, special vehicles, remise vehicles, buses, suburban trains, etc. means of transportation offer affordable options for tourists and locals alike.

Another characteristic of Montevideo is that the distinction in the price tag for urban public transport is only summer and winter seasons. Local people and tourists are getting transportation service at the same fare without discrimination.

Train

It is not very popular to reach from one point to another in with train Montevideo, which has a 2835 kilometers long railway network. There is a suburban train that goes directly to Carrasco Airport from the train station, which is close to the city center. With these trains you can go to the airport in 25-30 minutes.

Bus

Local buses, from the main means of transport in the city of Montevideo, provide transportation services to every part of the city. Since there are three different bus companies in the city, the number of buses is also quite high. Buses to Carrasco International Airport and other parts of the city depart at 5-25 minutes intervals from Tres Cruces bus terminal, located in a region very close to the city center.

The names of three different bus companies that actively provide transportation services throughout the city are COPSA (www.copsa.com.uy), COT (www.cot.com.uy) and Cutcsa (www.cutcsa.com.uy). Generally, almost all of Montevideo buses operate between 06:00 and 23:45.

Night buses are called nocturnos and a different price tag is applied on them. The DM1 bus leaves from the city every 15 minutes and arrives at the airport within 40 minutes. Another bus is the bus line that goes towards Punta Carretas Shopping. The last option is a bus line from the Rio Branco station in the city to the airport. The fare for this bus is 23 pesos.

There are several ticket systems in Montevideo that meet the needs of passengers. But besides this, you can also pay in cash when you get on the bus.

The intelligent card, which is the first of the ticket systems categorized in different ways, is a card with standard features. If you buy this card, you only need to pay a one-way fee for your 2-hour journey. If you purchase the Omnibus ticket, you can take the bus for 90 minutes by paying a single-use fee.

Taxi

Because the transportation with taxi is not very common in the city, their fees are not very reasonable. But it may be more profitable to choose a taxi for some short-distance trips. If you are going to use a taxi in Montevideo, it is a good idea to speak a little Spanish so that the driver cannot ask for a higher price and you can negotiate. The fee you need to pay for your 10 minute taxi journey is approximately 100 Uruguay Pesos. Transportation takes about 25-30 minutes by car from city center to Carrasco Airport.

Car Rental

It is easy to say that driving in Montevideo is a very practical option if you have an idea of ​​renting your own vehicle. You are free to park your car as long as you do not see the "Reservado" sign in Montevideo, where parking spaces can easily be found in the city.

You can choose the most suitable car rental companies Montevideo ferry terminal, bus terminal and airport terminal at and rent your car here. It takes about 20-30 minutes to go to Carrasco Airport, which is about 20 kilometers away from the city, with your own car.

After arriving from Montevideo center to Avenida Halia (Route 101), you have to cross Estadio Centenario and come to Barra de Carrasco. Later, after turning north and heading towards Avenida de Las Americas, you will be on the way to Carrasco Airport.

Airport Information

Carrasco International Airport, which is very close to Montevideo city center, is Uruguay's busiest, largest and busiest airport. The airport has a capacity of 6 million passengers per year and is located 19 kilometers east of Montevideo city center.

As at any international airport, Carrasco Airport has a number of possibilities to meet your needs. Some of those are ATMs, banking and currency exchange offices, eating and drinking areas, recreation and smoking areas, free internet access, post office, telephone and communication areas, a large duty free store, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants, cafes and bars, lounges, 24/7 open tourist counseling and information desks, parking space for 1200 cars.

You can use buses, with convenient access to many points in the city, to reach the city center from Gimhae International Airport, which is located near Busan city in South Korea. Various alternatives such as car rental, metro, taxi and airport shuttle service are available to bring you to the city center from the airport, which provides transportation to and from numerous cities such as Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Beijing, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Shanghai. Although the fastest and practical means of transport are taxis, the fares can be much higher when compared to public transport. Metro and airport shuttles are also quick and convenient alternatives, but the metro can be a bit more exhausting and challenging alternative for passengers who travel long distances with difficult-to-carry luggage.

Bus

InterCity buses, which can be found on the first floor of the domestic terminal of the airport, are the most economical option to take advantage of travelling from the airport to Busan city center. The buses depart from the airport and carry passengers to Okpo, Jangseungpo, Gohyeon, Gwangju, Suncheon and Gwangyang. Some buses, on the other hand, are departing from the first floor of the international terminal of the airport. Bus fares are usually convenient and you can pay it in cash. After arriving by bus from the airport to Busan city center, you can continue by taxi or other alternative means of public transportation. You can travel in the direction of Haeundae by bus 307, which can be accessed from the first floor of the domestic terminal. The fare for the bus is 1,300 won for each passenger and if you use the special cards valid on the buses, you can travel by paying less, i.e.1,200 won.

Limousine Bus

From the interesting transportation options available at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, limousine buses are a great alternative for those who prefer a more convenient and privileged journey when traveling by bus. The fare for limousine buses is higher than the conventional buses; they transport the passengers to the city center for a fee of between 6,000 and 7,000 won. You can travel on routes such as Seomyeon and Haeundae by limousine buses departing from the stop number 2 on the first floor of domestic and international terminals.

Gangseo Buses

Buses that you can use to get to the smaller settlements around the city carry passengers on the Gangseo-11 and Gangseo-13 lines towards Ulman/Gupo Market. Buses, also known as “town bus”, depart from the stop outside of both domestic and international terminals and carry passengers for 1,300 won (if you pay with cash) and for 1,160 (if you use special transportation cards).

Metro

You can reach many places in the city center much more quickly with lines 2 and 3 of Metro which is another means of public transportation that serves in Busan. When traveling by metro with four different lines, you can also transfer to light rail trains at Sasang Station on Line 2 and at Daejeo Station on Line 3, and you can reach more points in the city without difficulty.

Airport Shuttle

When you travel between the terminals of Busan Gimhae International Airport, you can also benefit from airport shuttles that depart directly from the terminals. The shuttles run between 05:50 and 22:40 and depart every ten minutes make it easy for passengers who want to go to a different terminal. The airport shuttle is free for all passengers.

Taxi 

In Busan there are two different categories of taxis: classical and luxury taxis. Classical taxis waiting ready for the passengers at any moment at the exit of the terminal ask for a 20% increased fare for journeys during night time and to out of town. Classical taxis charge 2.800 won for every 2 kilometers. Luxury taxis, on the other hand, charge 5,000 won for every 3 kilometers. It is a good idea to let your drivers know where you want to go before boarding the taxi and to make your decision by getting information about current prices.

If you want to come to Haeundae, where Shilla Hotel is located, with taxis, you will have to pay 25,000 won for classical taxis and 45,000 won for luxury ones for a journey of about 70 minutes. If you are traveling in the direction of Nampo-dong where Jagalchi Market is located, you will have to pay 20,000 won for classical taxis and 36,000 for luxury taxis for a journey of about 60 minutes.

Those who travel in the direction of Gwangalli by taxi should pay 25,000 won for the classical taxi at the end of a journey of about 70 minutes. The luxury taxis would cost 45,000 won for this journey.

Those travelling in the direction of Taejongdae, 80 minutes away, can use the taxi by paying about 28,000 for classical taxis and 50,400 won for luxury ones. If you want to come from the direction of the airport to Seomyeon, where the Lotte Hotel is located, should take into consideration paying up to 18,000 won for classic taxi, and up to 32,400 won for the luxury taxi for a journey of about 45 minutes.