One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
GRU6.8
VCP7.2+0.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
GRU7.0
VCP7.4+0.4
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
GRU7.2+0.2
VCP7.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
GRU8.0+1.4
VCP6.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
GRU7.0
VCP7.4+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
GRU7.1
VCP8.2+1.1
Best for
GRU
International connectionsLounge access varietyAffordable public transport to city
VCP
Domestic overnight Priority Pass holdersCampinas / interior São Paulo passengersTravelers who want Fast Track + lounge 04:00–22:00
Watch out for
GRU
Long walks between terminalsPeak-hour immigration queuesVariable lounge quality on PP
VCP
PP lounges inserted are Domestic — intl-only boarding may not reach themLounge Azul closed from 24 Jul 2026Ambaar peak gate + official hours conflict with PP 24h listingAdvantage Fast Track entrance closed outside 04:00–22:00No published MCT; omit invented BRL taxi grids to SP
Amenities and tips
GRU
Free Wi-Fi24h loungesExpress trainShowers in loungesDuty-free shoppingFamily services
Arrive 3 hours early for international
International departures need 3h buffer due to check-in + security + immigration flow.
Confirm terminal on boarding pass
T3 handles most long-haul; T1/T2 for domestic and some regionals.
Eat landside before security
Better variety and prices pre-security in T2/T3 arrivals/check-in areas.
VCP
Advantage VIP Lounge (24h)Advantage VIP + Fast Track24h taxi desks
Advantage Regular is the true overnight play
Airside Advantage lists 00:00–23:59; Fast Track entrance only 04:00–22:00.
Food Court airside vs National Boarding landside
Regular: airside 1st floor next to Food Court. Fast Track: landside next to National Boarding access.
Lounge Azul closed from 24 Jul 2026
Priority Pass previously listed Lounge Azul (intl) with permanent closure from 24JUL26 — not inserted as open.
GRU · Solid major hub with improving facilities but suffers from occasional congestion and long walks; strong transport links offset layout quirks.
VCP · Viracopos (VCP) combines major cargo with active commercial passenger service. Deep Priority Pass domestic stack led by Advantage VIP (24h, 4.8). International Lounge Azul closed from 24 Jul 2026. Strong Campinas hub amenities; ground hops to São Paulo are longer than GRU.
