Travel guide & flights to Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo · Population: 3,423,000 · Currency: UYU
Quick answer: Uruguay at a glance
Travel to Uruguay (UY, capital Montevideo) in Americas · South America, population 3,423,000, languages Spanish, currency UYU. Live flights are searchable on Kayak across 100+ sites; TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving and 12 departing, with hotels searchable in Montevideo. Browse routes below and book with free-cancellation filters.
- • Capital: Montevideo · UY/URY · -33, -56
- • Population: 3,423,000 · UYU
- • 12 arriving · 12 departing flight routes
- • Language: Spanish
Facts from REST Countries + OpenFlights flight_route data; fares update live on Kayak.
Uruguay is a Country in South America.
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Languages spoken in Uruguay
Spanish
Flights to Uruguay
12 popular routes arriving in Uruguay. Click any route for live fares.
Flights from Uruguay
12 popular routes departing from Uruguay. Click any route for live fares.
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TRUruguay route network at a glance
TripRoute indexes 12 arriving and 12 departing routes for Uruguay from the OpenFlights dataset. The longest arriving route on record is Madrid → Montevideo at roughly 6,181 miles great-circle distance. Fares are not stored — every route links to a live Kayak search across 100+ providers, so prices you see are current at search time.
Route facts from OpenFlights; fares update live on Kayak.
Uruguay — quick answers
What is the capital of Uruguay and how large is the country?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo and the country has about 3,423,000 people in 2026 according to the REST Countries dataset. Uruguay lies in Americas (South America), uses UYU and speaks Spanish. The capital coordinates are -33, -56, and you can search live flights to Uruguay on Kayak from any origin with prices compared across 100+ sites.
How do I find cheap flights to Uruguay?
Find cheap flights to Uruguay by clicking "Search flights to Uruguay on Kayak" above, which opens Kayak with live comparison across 100+ airlines and booking sites. Compare flexible dates (±3 days) and nearby airports, as shifting departure by a day often saves $40–$120. TripRoute lists 12 arriving routes below you can click for live fares, distances and airline details.
What languages and currency will I need in Uruguay?
In Uruguay people primarily speak Spanish, and the official currency is UYU. The country is in Americas, South America with capital Montevideo. This language and currency information comes from the REST Countries dataset verified against ISO 3166, so you can plan phrases and exchange before you fly — Kayak's fare search will show prices in your local currency regardless.
How many flight routes connect Uruguay on TripRoute?
TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving in Uruguay and 12 departing, all from real OpenFlights flight_route data ordered by distance. Click any route like MAD → MVD (Madrid to Montevideo) for live Kayak fares with nonstop distances, flight times and airline competition insights. Even without indexed routes you can still search live inventory directly on Kayak.