Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport

Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (Laguna del Sauce), serving Punta del Este and Maldonado, dates from the 1990s and operates a single compact passenger terminal that handles small-to-medium international and regional traffic—especially summer charters. As the main gateway to Uruguay’s premier beach resort, it sits about 15–20 km from Punta del Este with straightforward road connections, taxis, shuttles and limited public buses into town. Not a major airline hub, PDP hosts seasonal flights from carriers such as Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM and Azul alongside charter operators. Facilities are modest and generally affordable, though on-the-ground prices can reflect the upscale tourist market.