{"id":28,"date":"2019-09-03T09:27:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T09:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/upss2020\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2019-12-03T14:15:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:15:41","slug":"travel-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/up2020\/travel-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0.0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>TRAVEL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#002ed8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0&#8243;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Airports&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(214,214,214,0.36)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cyprus is served by two International Airports; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermesairports.com\/\">Larnaca International Airport, (LCA)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/el.hermesairports.com\/\">Paphos International Airport, (PFO)<\/a>. 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermesairports.com\/\">www.hermesairports.com<\/a>. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via an extensive highway system.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Airport Transfers&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\">Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from \/ to the airport:<\/p>\n<h5 align=\"justify\">Private Taxi Transfers<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" 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 quaranteed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>There will be a person waiting for you after Customs Formalities with a sign stating the conference name. You simply need to<u><span>\u00a0<\/span>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<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How to meet your driver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Larnaca Airport Arrivals<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-389\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals.png 1117w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-300x189.png 300w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-768x483.png 768w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-1024x644.png 1024w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-232x146.png 232w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-50x31.png 50w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/larnaca-arrivals-119x75.png 119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" width=\"668\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Paphos Airport Arrivals<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1-300x227.png 300w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1-768x580.png 768w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1-193x146.png 193w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1-50x38.png 50w, http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/ect2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/paphos-1-99x75.png 99w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" width=\"676\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 align=\"justify\"><\/h5>\n<h5 align=\"justify\">Airport Taxis<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-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<h5 align=\"justify\">Car rentals<\/h5>\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 style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>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 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The booth of \u2018Astra Car Rental\u2019 Company is located at:<br \/> i. Larnaca Airport: after the exit Custom Formalities, opposite you, slightly to the left.<br \/> ii. Paphos Airport: opposite you as soon as you exit Custom Formalities<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-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 style=\"text-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_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1&#8243;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Sponsoring Airline&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1.0&#8243;]Book your flights to the \u201cUP 2020\u201d online at <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=up20&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.austrian.com<\/a> and save 15% on all applicable fares!<br \/>\nTo do so, simply enter the following code in the <strong>eVoucher<\/strong> field on the Austrian homepage booking engine:<\/p>\n<h4>Code: <strong>UP20 \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 <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/up2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/austrian_logo-300x196.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"182\" height=\"119\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Booking period: now until May 03rd, 2020<\/li>\n<li>Valid for flights to Larnaca via Vienna and return as of April 25th until May 15th, 2020 (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&#038;evoucher=up20&#038;journey=2&#038;mode=date&#038;l=EN\">here<\/a>![\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Public Transportation&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(214,214,214,0.36)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\">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<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\" style=\"display: block;\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Larnaca Airport to Larnaca<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Use the Larnaca public bus Route 427 or 429 which passes by E Hotel Spa and Resort-Venue and all the other accommodation hotels. Alternatively, you can use one of the public bus route<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/admin\/uploads\/pdfmap\/pdf269.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">417<\/a>\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/admin\/uploads\/pdfmap\/pdf270.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">418<\/a>\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/admin\/uploads\/pdfmap\/pdf271.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">419<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to get to Larnaca City Centre (Central Bus Station) and <g class=\"gr_ gr_61 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace\" id=\"61\" data-gr-id=\"61\">afterwards<\/g> hop on another bus to reach your accommodation hotel. Please visit \u2018Zinonas Buses\u2019 webpage at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.zinonasbuses.com<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for routes, timetables and maps for all buses in Larnaca.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Paphos Airport to Larnaca<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can use the public bus route 613 to reach Pervola-Karavela Station. Please visit \u2018OSYPA Buses\u2019 website at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pafosbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>www.pafosbuses.com<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to find map and timetable.<br \/> <strong>Step 2:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>From New Limassol Port Station take the Public Bus Company \u2018Intercity Buses\u2019:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intercity-buses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.intercity-buses.com<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to get to Larnaca (Finikoudes Bus Stop).<span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/> <strong>Step 3:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Afterwards, use Larnaca public \u2018Zinonas buses to reach the hotel of your preference. Please visit their webpage at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zinonasbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.zinonasbuses.com<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for routes and timetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;General Info&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; _i=&#8221;2&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The voltage on the island is 240 volts, socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>(UK).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">English is the second language and is understood by almost everyone on the island. French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian are also widely spoken.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">The currency of the Republic is the Euro.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Banks in Cyprus open for the public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday, Monday to Friday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Telephone: Country code is +357. Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">The two main ports are in Limassol (Lemesos) and Larnaca.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a id=\"distances\"><\/a>Cyprus is a full member of the European Union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;VISA REQUIREMENTS&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(214,214,214,0.36)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;3&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\" style=\"display: block;\">\n<h4><strong>Important note for travelers<\/strong><\/h4>\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 <g class=\"gr_ gr_23 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"23\" data-gr-id=\"23\">for<\/g> persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit <g class=\"gr_ gr_17 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"17\" data-gr-id=\"17\">the<\/g><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa81_en\/mfa81_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_17 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"17\" data-gr-id=\"17\">Cyprus<\/g> Ministry of Foreign Affairs website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">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 align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-326\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/mig2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schengen-Countries-Map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"759\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"justify\">Where Visas are being issued<\/h4>\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. <g class=\"gr_ gr_28 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"28\" data-gr-id=\"28\">Additionally<\/g> 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, <g class=\"gr_ gr_18 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"18\" data-gr-id=\"18\">KUWAIT<\/g>, OMAN, <g class=\"gr_ gr_19 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"19\" data-gr-id=\"19\">SWITZERLAND<\/g>, <g class=\"gr_ gr_20 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"20\" data-gr-id=\"20\">SUDAN<\/g>, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and <g class=\"gr_ gr_21 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"21\" data-gr-id=\"21\">UZBEKISTAN<\/g>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"info\"><\/a><span>For the latest information please visit the\u00a0<\/span><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><span>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVEL INFORMATIONCyprus is served by two International Airports; Larnaca International Airport, (LCA) and Paphos International Airport, (PFO). 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