Viracopos International Airport offers a comprehensive range of ground transportation options connecting with Campinas and the greater São Paulo metropolitan area, located about 90 kilometers away.
Rideshare Apps
Uber and 99 services operate at the airport. Drivers pick up passengers on Floor 0 (Arrivals Level) along the marked outside curb designated for ride-hailing services.
Free Shuttle Bus (Azul Linhas Aéreas)
Azul provides a complimentary executive shuttle bus service exclusively for its ticketed passengers between Viracopos and São Paulo.
- Route: Direct nonstop connection between Viracopos and Congonhas Airport (CGH), operating 7 daily departures in each direction 7 days a week (former intermediate stops at Shopping Tamboré, Terminal Barra Funda, and Guarulhos have been discontinued).
- Requirements: Passengers must present a valid government-issued ID and an Azul flight boarding pass (originating or arriving at VCP).
- Location: Bus parking bays accessible directly from the Arrivals Level.
Schedules: Check the latest departure times on the official Azul Linhas Aéreas website.
Executive and Intercity Buses (VB Transportes / Lirabus)
Regional executive bus services connect the airport terminal with key transit points in Campinas and São Paulo.
- To Campinas: Direct services to the Rodoviária de Campinas (Bus Terminal) with a standard fare of R$ 14.00, and to downtown Largo do Pará (Av. Francisco Glicério) for R$ 13.00. Travel time is around 30 to 40 minutes.
- To São Paulo: Scheduled route to the Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on highway traffic conditions.
- Other routes: Connections to neighboring towns including Jundiaí and Vinhedo.
Fares and Schedules: Available on the official Lirabus website.
Rates updated as of October 13, 2026.
Taxis
The official airport taxi service is provided by the Aerocoop Táxi cooperative and operates around the clock.
Location: Marked taxi ranks and service counters are located at the exit on Floor 0 (Arrivals).
Travel Time: Trips to central Campinas take about 25 minutes, while travel to São Paulo typically takes between 75 and 120 minutes depending on destination and traffic flow.
Contact: Fare quotes and booking details are available at the official Aerocoop portal.
Urban and Metropolitan Buses
Several local transit routes connect the airport complex with downtown Campinas and neighboring communities at affordable fares.
Bus Stops: Located along the outer curb on Floor 0.
EMDEC / Campinas Urban Transit
City bus lines operating with a flat fare of R$ 4.95. Fares are paid using the local transit card ("Bilhete Único") or digital QR codes via the Transurc Smart app.
- Route 193: Direct line linking the Airport, the Rodoviária, and the Central Terminal.
- Route 191.1: Service linking the Central Terminal, the Airport, and Jardim Fernanda.
- Routes 196 and 198: Connections to the Ouro Verde Terminal.
- Routes 187 and 188: Local lines serving Campo Belo and Jardim Fernanda.
Route details: Available on the EMDEC portal.
Rates updated as of October 13, 2026.
EMTU (Metropolitan Transit)
Intermunicipal regional lines regulated by São Paulo's state transportation authority.
- Route 601: Connects Indaiatuba with downtown Campinas, stopping at the airport terminal.
- Routes 687 and 738: Services to Vinhedo and Indaiatuba.
Network details: Check routes on the official EMTU website.