Arrival & Transportation
Travelling to São Carlos
São Carlos is located 230 km northwest of São Paulo, served by high-speed dual-carriageway highways (Rodovia Washington Luís).
Arrival Airports
3 Gateway OptionsSão Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport
240 km (~2.5 hours by direct executive bus / conference shuttle)
Primary international gateway for flights arriving from North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Campinas / Viracopos International Airport
140 km (~1.5 hours by direct executive bus)
Closer international/domestic hub served by Azul and international carriers.
Ribeirão Preto Regional Airport (Leite Lopes)
100 km (~1 hour by road)
Direct regional connections to São Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and Santos Dumont (SDU).
Executive Buses & Shuttles
Direct executive coaches (Viação Cometa) run every hour from São Paulo Tietê Terminal and Guarulhos (GRU) directly to São Carlos Rodoviária in under 3 hours. Dedicated IMAV shuttles operate on Monday, Sep 20.
IATA Drone LiPo Regulations
Per IATA international airline rules, lithium-polymer batteries must be in carry-on cabin baggage only at 30% charge level, with terminals individually taped and sealed in fireproof safety bags. Local battery rental packs will also be available on-campus.
Visa Support Letters
Formal invitation letters for accepted authors and registered teams can be requested from the secretariat.