Gate-side at MVD T1, Travel Market covers last‑minute gaps
Travel Market sits airside in Terminal T1 and fills the basic “I forgot something” category. Hours run roughly 06:15 to 00:30 on some days and 06:00 to 22:00 on others, so early departures and late-night arrivals usually catch it open. Expect the standard travel-essentials mix: phone chargers, headphones, neck pillows, basic toiletries, and some grab-and-go snacks and drinks at typical airport markups.
Count on paying more than downtown Montevideo for items like sunscreen, USB cables, or adapters, but it beats getting stuck on a 10-hour flight without them. The shop focuses on quick in-and-out buys rather than souvenirs, though you’ll still see a small shelf of Uruguay-branded items next to the bottled water and candy. Payment is straightforward: cards widely accepted, and staff are used to handling foreign cards and mixed currencies.
Use Travel Market for “I need it now” basics before a long-haul out of T1, especially on departures after 22:00 when most other landside shops in MVD shut. If you’re price‑sensitive and have time in the city, buy electronics or toiletries before arriving at the airport. One tip: check your cable, power bank, and headphones while still at the gate; if something fails, this is your quickest backup within a two‑minute walk of most T1 departure gates.