Air Travel
Cyprus can be reached by several major international airlines from European gateway cities.  From North America, travelers can break up the journey in the European city of their choice or elect to keep connection time to a minimum.  Popular gateways include London, Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Frankfurt, Zurich, Helsinki, Rome, Dubai etc.  In addition, Cyprus Airways provides regular daily flights from many major European and Middle Eastern gateways.

If you need assistance with flight itineraries and fares, please contact the Conference Secretariat, Top Kinisis Travel, who will be happy to offer their expert knowledge.

Legal Points of Entry
The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaka and Pafos and the ports of Larnaka, Limassol, Latsi and Pafos, which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.  Entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port or airport in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied areas) is illegal.

Airport Transfers
From either airport there will be means of transportation for all conference participants on the main travel days.  Please make sure that you indicate your flight details on your registration form and inform the Conference Secretariat in writing in case of flight changes.

Travelling Documents
Travelling to Cyprus is very easy.  The documentation required varies, depending on your nationality.  A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all bonafide tourists except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway who may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo.  Some non-EU third country nationals require a visa.  Further detailed information can be obtained form the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/BCD9E71A8FBBA8DCC225720B001D9AFE?OpenDocument)

Letter of Invitation
Participants requiring a letter of invitation in order to attend the conference may write to the Conference Secretariat specifying the necessary details. Please note that this procedure aims at assisting the participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference. It is not an official invitation covering fees and other expenses and does not imply any financial support.

Climate
Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. See Cyprus Weather (www.Cyprus-Weather.com) for more details.

Language
Greek and Turkish are the official languages.  English is widely spoken.  French and German are also spoken within the Tourism Industry.

Currency / Banking Hours / Credit Cards
The currency of the Republic of Cyprus is the Euro (€). Banking hours for the public: Monday-Friday 08:00 - 13:30. There are many Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) outside most branches of banks in all towns and in the main tourist resorts. Hotels, large shops and restaurants normally accept credit cards and traveller's cheques. Banknotes of major foreign currencies are also acceptable.