Travel Information

Air: 

Direct flights from several European cities to the N. Kazantzakis international airport in Heraklion, Crete or connecting international flights via the Athens El. Venizelos international airport operate daily.

Olympic and Aegean Airlines, have at least five flights daily to Athens El. Venizelos airport and from HerIaklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis airport (flight duration~50 min).

Aegean Airlines. Heraklion City office, 11 Leoforos Dimokratias av., tel.: + 30 2810 344 324; fax: + 30 2810 344 330. Heraklion Airport office, tel.: +30 2810 330 475.

Olympic Airlines. Heraklion City office, 27 Avgoustou str., tel.: + 30 2810 244 824; 8am-3pm Mon-Fri); Heraklion Airport office, tel.: 2810 337 203, 2810 397 129

Sea:

Ferries operate each way between Heraklion port and Piraeus port (duration ~ 5- 6 hours with High Speed Vessels).
Heraklion Port Authority (+30 28102 44912) has ferry schedule information

Land:

Getting around Athens. From/to Athens El. Venizelos airport to/from Piraeus port public transportation (metro or suburban railway) operates frequently and taxi transport is safe and affordable (duration ~50 minutes).

Getting around Crete. From/to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis airport or from/to the Heraklion port to/from the Conference Venue free courtesy van (upon arrival and departure of the participants) will be offered.

Public buses operate frequently and taxi transport is safe and affordable

For visa requirements specific to your country, please consult your travel agent or Greek Embassy, well in advance of traveling. For more information, you may also visit the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

The currency in Greece is EUR (€).

Bank facilities are available near the Conference Venue and major credit cards are accepted by most businesses.