--- iata: VVI name: Viru Viru International Airport city: Santa Cruz de la Sierra country: Bolivia lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://naabol.gob.bo/viru-viru/' sources: - 'https://naabol.gob.bo/viru-viru/' - 'https://naabol.gob.bo/preguntas-frecuentes/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bolivia/viru-viru-international/vvi1-vip-lounge-santa-cruz-de-la-sierra - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bolivia/viru-viru-international/vvi2-the-lounge-vip - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bolivia/viru-viru-international/vvi3-the-lounge-vip quickFacts: - 'IATA VVI / ICAO SLVR — Viru Viru International, Santa Cruz de la Sierra' - Operator NAABOL — official naabol.gob.bo/viru-viru/; FIDS fids.naabol.gob.bo - >- Three Priority Pass lounges: VIP Lounge Santa Cruz de la Sierra (intl 24h), The Lounge VIP intl (flight-linked), The Lounge VIP domestic (06:15–21:45) - >- VIP Santa Cruz — airside Pre-Boarding International near door 6; 00:00–23:59; max 4h; alcohol limited to 2/adult (beer/wine/whisky) - >- The Lounge VIP intl — hours may vary by flight schedules; beer only complimentary - 'The Lounge VIP domestic — 2nd Floor by Side Gate 3; 06:15–21:45; beer only' - 'NAABOL FAQ: arrive ≥2h domestic / ≥3h international (planning tip, not MCT)' - >- ~17–18 km from Santa Cruz centro — taxis + urban buses; omit invented BOB grids bentoTips: - label: Lounge title: 24h intl PP exists — domestic is daytime detail: Confirm live hours in the Priority Pass app on travel day. summary: >- VIP Lounge Santa Cruz de la Sierra is listed 00:00–23:59. Domestic The Lounge VIP runs 06:15–21:45. Intl The Lounge VIP hours follow flights. category: timing - label: Access title: Match lounge to domestic vs international BP detail: Wrong zone = no access. summary: >- Intl lounges sit in Pre-Boarding International (door 6 / departure-gates end). Domestic lounge is 2nd Floor by Side Gate 3. category: terminal - label: Planning title: NAABOL suggests 2h / 3h arrival buffers detail: Planning tip from NAABOL — not an invented MCT. summary: >- FAQ recommends ≥2 hours before domestic and ≥3 hours before international departures. category: status - label: Ground title: ~17–18 km to Santa Cruz centro detail: Confirm live curb instructions at the airport. summary: >- Taxis and urban buses outside arrivals (NAABOL FAQ). Omit invented BOB fare grids. category: food lounges: - name: VIP Lounge Santa Cruz de la Sierra zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59' access: - >- Priority Pass international only (max stay 4h; children under 10 free; alcohol limited to 2/adult beer/wine/whisky) bestFor: - Overnight international Priority Pass holders - Passengers needing a fixed 24h intl PP room summary: >- PP international airside lounge near door 6 with a true 24h listing. Alcohol capped; traveler scores are modest. verdict: depends terminal: Main Terminal amenities: - Air conditioning - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, limited)' - Digital card accepted - Newspapers / magazines - Soft drinks - name: The Lounge VIP (International) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: hours may vary by flight schedules' access: - >- Priority Pass international only (max stay 4h; children 12 and under free; complimentary alcohol beer only) bestFor: - >- International Priority Pass holders when the room is open for their flight bank summary: >- PP international airside lounge near departure gates. Hours follow flights — confirm live. verdict: depends terminal: Main Terminal amenities: - Air conditioning - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, beer only complimentary)' - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Flight information - name: The Lounge VIP (Domestic) zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 06:15–21:45' access: - >- Priority Pass domestic only (max stay 4h; children 12 and under free; beer only) bestFor: - Daytime domestic Priority Pass holders - Domestic connections with a Side Gate 3 boarding pass summary: >- PP domestic airside lounge 2nd Floor by Side Gate 3 with fixed daytime hours. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main Terminal amenities: - Air conditioning - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, beer only complimentary)' - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Flight information waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 6.7 slug: vvi region: South America --- > Markdown for [/airports/vvi](/airports/vvi). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/vvi) - [Lounge directory](/airports/vvi/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia · South America Viru Viru with three Priority Pass lounges including a 24h international room near door 6, a flight-linked intl Lounge VIP, and a daytime domestic Lounge VIP by Side Gate 3. Bolivia’s primary heavy/international gateway; about 17–18 km from Santa Cruz centro. ## Airportist Score **6.7 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 6.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.2 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: Main Terminal (domestic + international) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Overnight international Priority Pass holders (VIP Santa Cruz 24h) - Daytime domestic PP near Side Gate 3 - Long-haul and regional connections preferring lower elevation than LPB ## Watch out for - Match lounge to domestic vs international boarding pass - Intl The Lounge VIP hours follow flights — confirm live - Alcohol caps differ by lounge - NAABOL 2h/3h buffers are planning tips, not MCT - Omit invented BOB taxi grids - ~17–18 km into Santa Cruz ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/vvi/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/vvi/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/vvi/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/vvi/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/vvi/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/vvi/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/vvi/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/vvi/reviews.md) (free)