{"id":28,"date":"2019-03-08T07:53:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T07:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2019-10-16T12:24:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T12:24:37","slug":"travel-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/travel-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Travel Information<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Sponsoring Airline &#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Book your flights to the &#8220;TFYD 2019&#8221; online at <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=TFYD19&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\">www.austrian.com\u00a0<\/a> and <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SAVE 15%<\/span><\/strong> on all applicable fares!<\/p>\n<p>To do so, simply enter the following code in the eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking engine:<\/p>\n<p>Code :<strong> TFYD19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=TFYD19&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/austrian_black-300x234.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"167\" height=\"130\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Booking period: now until October 15th, 2019<\/li>\n<li>Valid for flights to Larnaca via Vienna and return as of October 16th, 2019 until November 01st, 2019 (final date for return flight) on scheduled flights operated by Austrian Airlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Book your flights <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=TFYD19&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Airports&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Cyprus is served by two International Airports;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hermesairports.com\/en\/larnakahome\/section-article-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Larnaca International Airport<\/a>, (LCA)\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hermesairports.com\/en\/pafoshome\/section-article-2684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paphos International Airport<\/a>, (PFO). More than 50 International Airlines connect Cyprus to the whole world; for more details regarding flights to\/from Cyprus, please visit the official website of both airports at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hermesairports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.hermesairports.com<\/a>. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via the extensive highway system.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Public Transportation&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243;]Please note that Cyprus has a comprehensive public bus network with extensive inner-city routes and also major city and airport connections. You can find more information at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyprusbybus.com<\/a>. If you require specific information, please\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/setups.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>\u00a0and select your desired city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Larnaca Airport to Nicosia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: From Larnaca Airport use Kapnos Airport coaches (35 minutes approximately) in order to reach Nicosia city (Kyrenias Avenue). Please visit Kapnos Airport Shuttle\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kapnosairportshuttle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>\u00a0for more information and check timetable that matches your flight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: From Nicosia (Kyrenias Avenue) use the Nicosia Public Buses to find a route to your accommodation hotel. Please visit their webpage (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.osel.com.cy\/home-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OSEL<\/a>) or Cyprus By Bus\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>\u00a0for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Option 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Once you arrive at Larnaca Airport, you can use the Larnaca Bus Route\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/admin\/uploads\/pdfs\/pdf277.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">425<\/a>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zinonas Buses<\/a>) to get from Larnaca Airport to Finikoudes Station. Please visit Zinonas Buses\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>\u00a0for more details (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/admin\/uploads\/pdfs\/pdf277.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Route<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: From Finikoudes Station use the Nicosia Intercity Bus to reach Nicosia. Please visit Intercity Buses\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.intercity-buses.com\/?wp=routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>for more details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: From Nicosia use the Nicosia Public Buses to find a route to your accommodation hotel. Please visit their webpage (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.osel.com.cy\/home-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OSEL<\/a>) or Cyprus By Bus\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paphos Airport to Nicosia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: From Paphos Airport use the Kapnos Airport coaches (105 minutes approximately) in order to reach Nicosia city (Kyrenias Avenue). Please visit Kapnos Airport Shuttle\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kapnosairportshuttle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>for more details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: From Nicosia (Kyrenias Avenue) use the Nicosia Public Buses to find a route to your accommodation hotel. Please visit their webpage (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.osel.com.cy\/home-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OSEL<\/a>) or Cyprus By Bus\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webpage<\/a>for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regarding Nicosia Mini Buses going around city centre, please <a href=\"https:\/\/nicosiaminibuses.eu\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here for more information<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;General Information&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>English is the second language and is widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable.<\/li>\n<li>The currency of the Republic is the Euro.<\/li>\n<li>Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li>Telephone: Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.<\/li>\n<li>There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.<\/li>\n<li>The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Airport Transfers&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from \/to the airport:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Private Taxi Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Note: There will be a person waiting for you after Customs Formalities with a sign stating the conference name. You simply need to\u00a0<u>tell your name to the taxi driver<\/u>, so that he can escort you to your taxi for you trip to your hotel.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"justify\"><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"justify\"><strong>How to meet your driver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Larnaca Airport Arrivals <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/larnaca-arrivals-1024x644-1024x644.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-564 alignnone size-large\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/larnaca-arrivals-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/larnaca-arrivals-1024x644-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/larnaca-arrivals-1024x644-768x483.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Paphos Airport Arrivals <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paphos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565 alignnone size-full\" width=\"947\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paphos.png 947w, https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paphos-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paphos-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Airport Taxis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Participants may get an airport taxi on arrival at the airport. Service is generally very good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Car rentals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Note: On arrival please proceed to the booth of \u2018Astra Car Rental\u2019 company and the staff there (present 24\/7) will be able to assist you. You do not need a voucher. Simply mention your name and provide them with your driving license.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The booth of \u2018Astra Car Rental\u2019 Company is located at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larnaca Airport: after the exit Custom Formalities, opposite you, slightly to the left.<\/li>\n<li>Paphos Airport: opposite you as soon as you exit Custom Formalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">Please note that the Car Hire Daily Rates are valid for 24 hours. Each daily rental period starts from the moment that the car is picked up and is valid for 24 hours after that. In case that a car is kept for a period exceeding 24 hours then the renter will be charged for an additional day.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Cars picked up from either Larnaca or Paphos airports in Cyprus are subject to an Airport Charge of 20 Euro to be paid locally.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Visa Requirements \/ Important note for travelers&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.20.1&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The above arrangements\u00a0<strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0apply for persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa81_en\/mfa81_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For further information, please check the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/dgs\/home-affairs\/what-we-do\/policies\/borders-and-visas\/schengen\/index_en.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>European Commission website<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0regarding Schengen Visas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Visas are being issued<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Visas will be issued by all the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa50_en\/mfa50_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Diplomatic Missions<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa52_en\/mfa52_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Honorary Consulates<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions \/ Embassies in the following countries:<\/p>\n<p>ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest information please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa81_en\/mfa81_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel InformationBook your flights to the &#8220;TFYD 2019&#8221; online at www.austrian.com\u00a0 and SAVE 15% on all applicable fares! To do so, simply enter the following code in the eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking engine: Code : TFYD19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conditions: Booking period: now until October 15th, 2019 Valid for flights to Larnaca via Vienna and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:divi\/placeholder \/-->","_et_gb_content_width":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":567,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/567"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/tfyd2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}