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IATA: VVI · Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Viru Viru International Airport Guide

CapitalSucre
Population11,312,620
CurrencyBOB Bs. Bolivian boliviano
LanguageAimar√°
Time ZoneUTC-04:00
AirportVVI
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~2,204,204

Viru Viru International Airport (IATA: VVI) is a key aviation hub serving Santa Cruz and the wider Bolivia region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Santa Cruz from VVI

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Viru Viru International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at VVI

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Viru Viru International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
VVI / SLVR
Serves
Santa Cruz
Country
Bolivia
Local time now
12:01 (-04)
Time zone
America/La_Paz
Currency
BOB (Bs.)
Capital
Sucre
Coordinates
-17.6448, -63.1354

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Nonstop destinations from VVI

Viru Viru International Airport has published nonstop service to 11 airports across 8 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from VVI.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
La Paz / El AltoLPBBolivia551 km
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)EZEArgentina1,963 km
São PauloGRUBrazil1,849 km
LimaLIMPeru1,626 km
TocumenPTYPanama3,465 km
IquiqueIQQChile807 km
CochabambaCBBBolivia323 km
TarijaTJABolivia464 km
AsunciónASUParaguay1,024 km
MiamiMIAUnited States5,174 km
TrinidadTDDBolivia367 km

Airlines serving VVI

8 carriers publish nonstop service at VVI, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Boliviana de AviacionOBFull Service10
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service6
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
Aerolineas ArgentinasARFull Service2
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service2
Gol AirlinesG3Budget2
Carrier TATA—2
Carrier PZPZ—2

At the airport

General guidance rather than VVI-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.