Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) Information

Where is Campinas Viracopos Airport?  

Campinas is a Brazilian city in the country's southeast region, long known for it's coffee. Today many technology companies are based here. The city is home to several educational intitutions, including the University of Campinas, one of the most prestigious in Latin America.

The mountain region around Campinas offers popular travel and stay opportunities in the spa cities of Serra Negra and Águas de Lindóia.

Campinas Viracopos International Airport (IATA: VCP, ICAO: SBKP), also referred to as Campinas Viracopos Airport, Viracopos Airport or simmply Campinas Airport, is located 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The airport is situated 99 kilometres (62 miles) from the city of São Paulo. Note: the airport is sometimes referred to as CPQ Airport, an alternate IATA airport code for the city.

In 2012, Campinas Viracopos Airport served 8,858,380 passengers, making it the 7th busiest airport in Brazil. A new passenger terminal is scheduled to open in May 2014, before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

One of the main features of VCP Airport is that it is rarely closed due to bad weather conditions (just 5 days per year). Due to its proximity and rail connection, Campinas Viracopos Airport serves some São Paulo traffic, however the city does have two, albiet very busy, main airports, São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and São Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Campinas Viracopos Airport is a hub for Azul Brazilian Airlines. Other airlines that fly to Campinas Viracopos Airport include Gol Airlines, TAM Airlines and TAP Portugal.

Cities with flights to Campinas Viracopos Airport include Brasília, Buenos Aires, Caldas Novas, Campo Grande, Foz do Iguaçu, Lisbon, Maringá, Natal, Navegantes, Porto Seguro, Porto Velho, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador da Bahia, São José do Rio Preto, São José dos Campos and São Paulo.

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Additional Campinas Viracopos Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official VCP Campinas Viracopos Airport Website