Getting here
São Carlos is 230 km north-west of São Paulo on the Washington Luís highway (SP-310).
Airports
GRU
São Paulo Guarulhos International
240 km, about 3 h by bus
The main international gateway, with flights from North America, Europe and Asia.
VCP
Campinas Viracopos International
140 km, about 2 h by bus
Closer to São Carlos, with international and domestic flights.
RAO
Ribeirão Preto Leite Lopes
100 km, about 1 h 15 by road
Regional flights from São Paulo Congonhas and Rio de Janeiro.
Buses and shuttles
Executive coaches (Cometa, Lirabus, Piracicabana) run from Guarulhos airport and São Paulo Tietê terminal to São Carlos bus station several times a day. An IMAV shuttle will run on Monday, 20 September.
Flying with LiPo batteries
Airlines follow IATA rules: LiPo batteries travel in cabin baggage only, at about 30% charge, with terminals taped and each pack in a fire-resistant bag. Teams that cannot fly with batteries can rent them on campus.
Visas and invitation letters
Visa rules for Brazil depend on your nationality. Accepted authors and registered teams can request an official invitation letter from the secretariat.