Campinas to Rio De Janeiro (VCP–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
VCP–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 248 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, TP | 27 | 295 | 1h05 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, TP |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AV, CM, TP | 14 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – | AF, AV, CM, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Campinas
| Metric | VCP→GIG | GRU→GIG | CGH→GIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VCP | – | 51 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 19 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 128 | 522 | 108 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 55m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
VCP: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Campinas, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
VCP–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VCP to GIG
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and Sky Express. With 128 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VCP to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VCP to GIG ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 248 miles (398 km). There are approximately 128 weekly flights outbound and 162 return, totaling 290 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via UNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (GRU), São Paulo (CGH) and São José Dos Campos (SJK).