Florianópolis to Maldonado flights
Maldonado lies 1,014 km (630 mi) south-west of Florianópolis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Florianópolis | Maldonado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Uruguay |
| Population | 508,826 | 102,000 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
| Nearest large airport | FLN, 8 km out | MVD, 98 km out |
| Postal codes | 88000-000 | 20000 |
What changes when you arrive in Maldonado
Crossing from Brazil into Uruguay: money changes from the Real to the Peso (UYU); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +598; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Florianópolis
Florianópolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 80 km).
Arriving in Maldonado
Maldonado is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP, 14 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,499 ft | 105 ft |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (regional) | PDP | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,998 ft | 95 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Maldonado from Florianópolis?
1,014 km (630 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Florianópolis.
How long does it take to get from Florianópolis to Maldonado by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Florianópolis and Maldonado?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Florianópolis to Maldonado flights?
Typically Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD); Maldonado also has PDP.
What currency do I need in Maldonado?
The Peso (UYU).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.