Travelling Instructions

How to reach Ioannina

• By plane: The best way to reach Ioannina is by air via Athens, which is well connected with the rest of the world. You can book a (return) domestic flight from Athens International Airport to Ioannina via the official Aegean Airlines website: en.aegeanair.com Two return flights from Athens to Ioannina are scheduled daily, one at 10:15am and one at 18:10pm (flight duration is 1h:15m). Workshop participants are advised to book their ATH-IOA-ATH flights early and find appropriate connection flights to/from Athens in order to avoid lengthy transfer periods. Please note that it might be easier to book the ATH-IOA-ATH flight separately from your trip to Athens, rather than using flight search tools for the entire trip. Taxi service from Ioannina airport to city center costs about 10 euro.

• By Bus: There are also bus services to Ioannina from Thessaloniki and Athens. Please visit the Ioannina Bus company (ktelioannina.gr/en/) for details about schedules, trip durations, and tickets. A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Ioannina takes 3hours, whereas a bus trip from Athens to Ioannina takes 4,5 hours. Note that the intercity bus stations at Thessaloniki and Athens are frequently connected with the corresponding international airports (SKG and ATH, respectively) by urban bus services (airport to bus station routes in Thessaloniki and Athens take approximately 1 hour). Taxi service from Ioannina intercity bus station to the city center costs about 7 euro.

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About the venue

The event will take place at the "Karolos Papoulias Conference Center", which is located in the University Campus. The campus is located at a 6 km distance from the city centre and access is possible by urban bus that runs every 10 mins from the city centre. Use this map to get exact instructions on how to get to the venue by car, taxi, or public transportation (bus). 

If you decide to take a taxi from the street or order one from the hotel, bear in mind that they typically DON’T accept credit cards, So if you’re planning  to use your credit card please double-check with the driver beforehand.

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Where to stay

We recommend staying close to the city centre. The most convenient way to book your accomodation is via booking. There are plenty of options available: 

• Byzantio Hotel (via booking)
• Ellopia (via booking)
• Frontzu Politia (via booking)
• Grand Serai (via booking)
• Hotel du Lac (via booking)
• Hotel Itskale (via booking)
• Hotel Kastro (via booking)
• Hotel Kentrikon (via booking)
• Lithia Hotel (via booking)
• Palladion Hotel (via booking).

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