Sunglass Hut

By gate security in T1, Sunglass Hut covers the basics

This Sunglass Hut sits airside in Terminal T1, after security and before the main international gates at Carrasco Airport. It runs through most outbound bank hours, typically opening around the first 06:00 departures and closing after the late evening flights. You’ll see the usual wall of branded frames just past the main duty free section.

Expect big-name labels only: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Versace, and similar fashion brands, often with 20–30 models per brand on the shelves. Prices trend closer to European airport levels than downtown Montevideo, so you’re not here for bargains. Think US$120–US$250 for most styles, with some designer pieces climbing past US$300.

Staff usually quote the same duty free discounts you’ll see posted in the terminal, and they can pull alternate colors or sizes from the stockroom in a few minutes. If you have a tight connection of under 40 minutes, skip trying on 10 pairs; fittings easily eat up 15–20 minutes, especially if you’re comparing polarized vs non‑polarized lenses.

Card payment works fine with foreign Visa and Mastercard, and receipts print in Uruguayan pesos with a rough US dollar conversion. If your gate is in the low teens (like 10–14), give yourself at least 5–7 minutes to walk back from the shop; Carrasco is small but the concourse curve adds distance. Quick tip: snap a photo of the model code on the temple—handy if you want to price-compare online later or replace them on a future trip.