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LOCATION

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

Visa Information

For visa information please visit www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa

Transport

Taxi
Taxi, in general is quite reasonable. So, if you, as a visitor not having budget limitations, it is an advisable means of transportation. You should of  course remember to check that the "taximeter" showing how much you should pay is turned on. It starts calculates from 3.00 TL(Approximately 1 EUR) and adds 2,45 TL (0.75 EUR) per km.
The Adnan Menderes Airport is located 20km away from the conference venue (İBG). One of the simplest ways to reach the conference venue is to take a taxi and go to the Dokuz Eylul health campus. The average duration of travel is around 20 minutes.
Bus
Within the city of Izmir, the main public transport means is the red municipal buses. In these buses you can use money or you can use "Kent Kart" (City Card).
One of the cheapest ways to reach İBG is to take the 202 bus route that departs from the arrival level of the airport (the ground floor, bus station). At the "Fahrettin Altay Meydan" station, drop off from Route 202, across the street at "Uckuyular Pazaryeri" station get on one of the bus lines (5, 6, 7, 554, 950) or take a taxi (about 7-10TL). The nearest bus stop to the İBG is “Dokuz Eylul”. Average duration: 40mins. For detailed information about route and departure times please click here.
Metro
In the 11.6 km-long line of the İzmir metro there are a total of 10 stations, namely the Hatay/ Üçyol, Konak, Çankaya, Basmane, Hilal, Stadyum, Halkapınar, Sanayi, Bornova/ Bölge and the Bornova ones. In the Bornova/Halkapınar, Hatay/Üçyol connection stations there is a connection with a bus while in the Konak Station there is both a bus and a ferry connection.
Other
For airport transportation please click here.
For Metro transportation please click here.
For İzban transportation please click here.
For İzdeniz transportation please click here.
Tickets & Passes
İzmir has two travel cards, which cover bus, metro, İzban and ferry trips. These are available and can be recharged at stations, piers and shops with the Kent Kart sign. İzmirim Kart (City Card) You pay a 7 TL (2 EUR) deposit when you buy the card and then top it up with credit. When you use the card, 2.40 (0.7 EUR) is debited from it, then every journey you make for the next 90 minutes is free.

Accommodation

KAYA İzmir Thermal & Convention
Located in the Balcova region which is known as the historical Agamemnon thermal springs and renowned for its remedial thermal water since the ancient times, the 5 star Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention Hotel is proud to be able to make its guests feel better by combining the medical care with plenty of oxygen and natural qualities at its physiotherapy and rehabilitation facilities which is recognized as the most modern thermal spa and treatment center in Turkey. Kaya Convention Center is the largest in Izmir with its 2,000 m² astylar style spacious hall built on 5,800 m² grounds.
For details please click here.

Price:
Single Deluxe Room: 65-Euro
Double Deluxe Room: 75-Euro

Ramada Encore

• Overlooking panaromic sea and mountain of Izmir
• Walking distance to thermal centers
• Having comfortable transportaion to Airport via highway in 15 minutes
• Having comfortable transportaion to new Fair Center via highway in 10 minutes
• 10 minutes away from vity center with coastal road
• In touch with the new charming shopping centers of Izmir

Price:
Business Room (Land, Sea View)
Single Room: 43 €
Double Room: 53 €

Wyndham Grand İzmir
As a member of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts chain, Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek offers privileges and advantages of distinguished location embracing sea & city to gueststravelling  for business or leisure purposes and meeting delegates with five star hotel quality.
Hotel is close to recreation area with shopping malls, restaurants, cafés and military museum ship. Proximity to motorway for International Adnan Menderes Airport, Gaziemir Fair Complex, industrial zones including Aegean Free Zone, Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary makes the Hotel' s location excellent.
Scheduled free shuttle service to/from airport & different points in city,internet and free parking are available.
For details please click here.

Price:
STANDART ROOMS
Single Room 75 Euro
Double Room 90 Euro

CLUB ROOMS
Single Room 110 Euro
Double Room 130 Euro

SUIT
Junior Suit (Single) 200 Euro
Junior Suit (Double) 220 Euro
Senior Suit (Single) 270 Euro
Senior Suit (Double) 290 Euro
Presidential Suit (Single) 650 Euro
Presidential Suit (Double) 675 Euro