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VCP Viracopos International Airport

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Viracopos International Airport (VCP) serves São Paulo, about 80 km northwest of São Paulo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVCP
ICAOSBKP
ServesSão Paulo
From centre79 km
Non-stop51
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation661 m

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The airport in numbers

Viracopos International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Viracopos International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12M passengers in 2022.

Opened
1960
66 years ago
Passengers / year
12M
as of 2022
Elevation
661 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Viracopos International Airport to São Paulo

The airport is about 80 km northwest of São Paulo, about 83 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). Estimated fare to the centre: R$206–R$327.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~58 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~83 minR$206–R$327
Private transfer~83 minfixed upfront
Car rental~83 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VCP to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Guarulhos80 km84 minR$209–R$332
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Viracopos International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$206–R$327 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Campinas ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Viracopos International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 51 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · Sky Express · TAM Brazilian Airlines · TAP Portugal

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Viracopos International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Viracopos International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Campinas shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Viracopos International Airport to the centre of São Paulo?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 80 km northwest of São Paulo, about 83 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Viracopos International Airport to São Paulo?
Roughly R$206–R$327 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Viracopos International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Viracopos International Airport to São Paulo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Viracopos International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Viracopos International Airport?
About 51 destinations, including Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Viracopos International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Viracopos International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Viracopos International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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