60–90 minutes between São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH) and Viracopos (VCP)
The Azul shuttle Congonhas–Viracopos is a free bus for Azul passengers moving between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) in the city and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) Terminal T1. Travel time usually runs around 60–90 minutes, depending on Marginal and highway traffic between São Paulo and Campinas.
This shuttle runs on a fixed schedule published by Azul and typically connects with the airline’s bank of departures and arrivals at VCP T1. You need an Azul ticket for same-day travel involving Viracopos to board; staff may ask to see your boarding pass or reservation at the shuttle counter before sending you to the bus.
At Viracopos, the bus area sits outside Terminal T1 near the main arrivals curb, with Azul staff pointing you to the correct bus signed for Congonhas (CGH). At Congonhas, the shuttle usually stops in the coach area near the passenger terminal, so expect a short 5–10 minute walk to or from check-in depending on traffic positioning.
Since the Azul shuttle is free, seats are first-come based on each departure time, and buses can fill during São Paulo rush hours around 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00. If you’re catching a flight at Viracopos, build at least a 2.5–3 hour buffer between your CGH departure by bus and your scheduled VCP takeoff.
Step-by-step from Congonhas to Viracopos:
- 1. Go to the Azul check-in or shuttle desk at CGH and confirm the next Congonhas–Viracopos bus time.
- 2. Show your same-day Azul ticket or boarding pass involving VCP to staff to qualify for the free shuttle.
- 3. Follow signs or staff directions to the shuttle boarding point in the coach area outside the CGH terminal.
- 4. Board the Azul-branded bus when called, keep your luggage with you or in the under-floor compartment, and expect about 60–90 minutes on the road.
- 5. On arrival at VCP T1, get off at the terminal curb and head straight to Azul check-in or security, depending on your connection.
One practical tip: for an international departure out of Viracopos T1, treat the shuttle like a separate leg and add at least 3 hours between its scheduled CGH departure and your flight time.