Viracopos Airport serves Campinas, a city approximately 99 km from São Paulo, and is the third hub in the São Paulo metropolitan area after Guarulhos and Congonhas.
It is an important cargo hub and increasingly used by low-cost airlines, an alternative to Guarulhos for those seeking lower fares while being further from São Paulo's city center.
How to get to Viracopos International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VCP
Parking near Viracopos International Airport
The official parking (Estapar) is located in front of the terminal.
Official rate in the parking building: 83 BRL/day; the economical area (Lot F) costs 31 BRL/day.
How to get to Campinas from VCP
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Viracopos International Airport
The best-known car rental brands have a desk in the arrivals area.
Bring a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Viracopos International Airport
At the airport (Viracopos)
A few minutes from the terminal with the hotel shuttle or a short taxi ride.
Best for: those with a dawn flight or a short layover who want the bare essentials near the terminal
- A stone's throw from the terminal, handy for dawn flights
- Breakfast included, convenient for early departures
- Isolated area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
- 18-20 km from downtown and the Cambuí district
Recommended hotels
Cambuí
About 20-21 km from the airport: 20-25 minutes by car or app outside rush hour, there are no trains or metro.
Best for: for those staying more than one night who want bars, restaurants and evening life close at hand
- The district with the city's highest concentration of bars and restaurants
- Hotels across different price ranges concentrated on the same street
- A longer transfer from the airport than staying in the airport zone
- Busy area during evening rush hour
Recommended hotels
- Radisson RED Campinas Lifestyle hotel with a round-the-clock gym in the heart of Cambuí, among the city's busiest venues: convenient for staying more than one night. View availability
- Meliá Campinas In Cambuí, on a street guests describe as quiet despite being close to the venues: pool and gym for business stays. View availability
- Hotel Dan Inn Campinas Cambuí - Um Hotel Clássico em Campinas By Nacional Inn In Cambuí, a short walk from the area's venues, with a round-the-clock gym: a more affordable option than the other two on the same street. View availability
Centre
About 18-20 km from the airport, 20-25 minutes by car or app; the rodoviária is a few blocks away.
Best for: for those who need to move around on foot between offices, the rodoviária and the 13 de Maio shopping street
- A short walk from the rodoviária and the shopping streets downtown
- Walking access to the Bosque dos Jequitibás and Cambuí
- Less lively in the evening than Cambuí
- Heavy traffic on the central streets during the day
Recommended hotels
- Park Tower Campinas Residence by Nacional Inn About 600 metres from downtown Campinas, with a pool and sauna: convenient for those moving on foot between downtown and the rodoviária. View availability
- Intercity Campinas On Av. Aquidabã, a short walk from the 13 de Maio shopping street and the Bosque dos Jequitibás: convenient for getting around downtown. View availability
Royal Palm (events area)
About 10-11 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by car or app; there's also city bus line 193.
Best for: for those attending an event or conference who want to stay at the same venue
- The complex closest to the airport after the Viracopos zone itself
- Pools and green areas within the property, useful between commitments
- Outside downtown, a car or app is needed for dinner or evening outings
- Designed more for events than for city tourism
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded in recent years to absorb low-cost traffic growth, is functional. From check-in to gate you generally walk 10-15 minutes.
Security checks can lengthen during peak low-cost flight hours: for international flights it's advised to arrive at least 3 hours early.
Map of Viracopos International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Viracopos close to São Paulo?
No, despite serving the São Paulo metropolitan area: it's about 99 km from São Paulo, a 1.5-2 hour transfer by executive bus or car. Campinas city, much closer (15 km), is an entirely different destination.
Q. Is it worth landing at Viracopos to save money?
Often yes on airfares, especially with low-cost airlines, but factor in the longer transfer to São Paulo compared to Guarulhos or Congonhas.
Q. How do you get to São Paulo from Viracopos?
With the EMTU executive bus, which connects the airport directly to São Paulo: generally more convenient and cheaper than a taxi for this distance.
Q. Is Viracopos a cargo airport?
It's an important cargo hub for Brazil, but it also handles growing passenger traffic, mostly low-cost.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights