By air: The airport Nikos
Kazantzakis (airport Code: HER) is the only one in Heraklion. Heraklion
has 8-10 direct flights per day from Athens (ATH), 2-4 direct flights
per day from Thesaloniki (SKG), and 3-5 direct flights per week from
Amsterdam as well as Paris (Orly) via Transavia Airlines. Depending on
the time of the year, there may also be frequent charter flights from
many major European cities (see web page). Taxi service is provided just outside
the airport. There are also a number of car rental companies located in
the airport.
By sea: The Heraklion harbour
is located close to the city. There are three major ship companies on
the line: Athens-Heraklion. Minoan lines, ANEK lines and Superfast Ferries
provide daily service from Athens to Crete. There are taxis available
as well as buses near the port. If you would like to rent a car, you
need to get to the downtown area were there is a number of rental
agencies (20 minutes walk or 5 minutes by taxi).
By taxi: The most convenient
method to get to the conference hotel/venue from all locations (airport
/ seaport / downtown) is to use a taxi. There are taxis as you exit the
aiport, harbour, and various locations downtown. The ride to Agios
Nikolaos takes about 50 minutes (65km). The rate is approximately 75
Euros (a meter is used).
By car: From the aiport /
seaport / downtown area, get to the highway (follow signs to the
National Road). On the highway, head East and follow the signs to Agios
Nikolaos. A reliable car-rental agent in Agios Nikoalos is "Byron -
rent a car". They will be able to bring the car to your hotel (and
in fact, even at the airport).
By bus: Go to the bus station,
which is located very close to the seaport. Take the bus to Agios
Nikolaos. The ticket price is 6.5 Euros.
Buses run every 30 minutes from 08:15 until 20:30. There is also buses
at 21:30 and 22:30. The bus ride takes about 1,5 hours. Once you arrive
at the Agios Nikolaos intercity bus terminal, you must take a taxi to
the hotel/conference venue.
