Airport
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP)
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport is the main gateway to Punta del Este and Uruguay's Atlantic coast. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Maldonado, Punta Ballena, José Ignacio, La Barra and nearby beach resorts.
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Luggage
About Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport is the main airport serving Punta del Este and the wider Maldonado region on Uruguay's Atlantic coast. It provides domestic and international connections, with seasonal routes linking the area to Argentina and Brazil.
The passenger terminal, designed by architect Carlos Ott, was inaugurated in 1997 and handles commercial flights in a single terminal building. A dedicated General Aviation terminal opened at the end of 2024 to serve private and executive aircraft.
Located on Ruta 93 about 20 km northwest of the Punta del Este peninsula, the airport is connected by road to Punta del Este, Maldonado, Montevideo and nearby coastal towns. Taxis, remises, private transfers, car rental and limited bus services provide onward travel options.
Passenger facilities include restaurants, cafés, a duty-free shop, retail outlets, lounges and accessibility services, making the airport a practical seasonal gateway for beach holidays and business travel in the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport operates one passenger terminal for domestic and international flights. A separate General Aviation terminal, opened in late 2024, handles private and executive aviation.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport to hotels, resorts and other destinations in Punta del Este, Maldonado and nearby coastal areas.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Punta del Este and the Maldonado region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport for independent travel around Punta del Este and onward journeys along Uruguay's Atlantic coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the Punta del Este area.
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