Travel Information
- All participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements.
- Late September in Crete is still peak tourist season. Early booking is strongly recommended.
Airplane
Chania has an International Airport named “I. Daskalogiannis” (IATA: CHQ). The Airport has regular daily domestic connections to/from Athens and Thessaloniki (operated by Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SkyExpress, and RyanAir). Domestic flights from and to the Airport of Athens (Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”) are often used as connecting flights from and to major European and worldwide gateway cities.
From April to early November there are also many charter flights from across Europe in addition to the low-cost airlines. The map of direct scheduled flights between European destinations and the Airport of Athens can be found on the airport’s website. Travelers from outside Europe can break up their journey in a European city of their choice or select to keep connection time to a minimum. Such itineraries may also involve a flight connection through the Athens Airport.
The Chania Airport is located near Souda Bay on the peninsula of Akrotiri, 14 km away from the city centre (15 min driving) and 32 km away from the Conference Venue (35 min driving).
Travelers should be aware that the Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER) located at Heraklion, the other major city in Crete is 150 km away from the city of Chania (approx. three-hours’ drive away).
Ferry Boat
The port of Souda offers daily ferry boat connections from and to the Port of Piraeus (Athens). The port is situated 7 km away from the city centre and the Conference Venue (about 20 min driving).
Timetable of ferry boat itineraries shows on the websites of the Ferry Companies: Anek Lines (Chania and Heraklion) and Minoan Lines (Heraklion only).
How to reach INCORCP 2025
The usual arrival (and departure) points in Chania are:
A. “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” Airport (CHQ) :
(many daily arrivals from Athens and abroad, and on certain days of the week also from Thessaloniki)
B. Souda Port
(daily overnight routes from Piraeus, as well as additional daytime services during the summer)
From there, one may travel to Platanias, Chania, where the INCORCP 2025 will take place, by one of
the following means: buses, taxis, or car hire. Click on the map link to view the points of interest.
A. From the “I. Daskalogiannis” Airport (CHQ) to Platanias
- By KTEL Chania Buses
1) First, route from the Airport (CHQ) to Chania (26 services daily, fare €2.50, duration 25 minutes)
2) Change to another bus at the same location (KTEL Chania Bus Station).
3) Then, route from Chania to Platanias (many services daily, fare €2.20, duration 20 minutes). - By Taxi: chaniataxi.gr – taxiforchania.gr – chaniatransfer.taxi – chania24.taxi – taxilimochania.gr
– chania.taxi … (fare €31–45; check price prior to the ride) - By Car: https://goo.gl/maps/GDQA116BCDQetPgg7 (distance 33 km, approx. 35 minutes)
Car rental services are available at the Airport.
B. From the Souda Port to Platanias
- By Chania Urban Bus and KTEL Chania Buses:
1) First, Line 13 from the port to Chania (many services daily, fare €1.60–2.50, duration 20 minutes).
2) Walk from Agora Square to the KTEL Chania Bus Station (distance 500 m, approx. 7 minutes walk)
3) Then, route from Chania to Platanias (many services daily, fare €2.20, duration 20 minutes).
Note: For the return journey, there is also a KTEL Chania service from Chania to Souda. Thus, at the
KTEL Chania Bus Station one can simply change from one bus to another, without needing to walk to Agora Square. - By Taxi: chaniataxi.gr – taxiforchania.gr – chaniatransfer.taxi – chania24.taxi – taxilimochania.gr
– chania.taxi … (fare €26–45; check price with the driver prior to the ride) - By Car: https://goo.gl/maps/9waiQGCSDgr85eF58 (distance 21 km, approx. 20 minutes)
ERASMUS+ Paperwork Requirements
All INCORCP 2025 participants travelling on ERASMUS+ funds, must send their mobility contract and all mobility related paperwork well in advance (i.e., 5-7 working days) and directly to the TUC ERASMUS Office (erasmus@tuc.gr).
These requests cannot be processed by the INCORCP 2025 Organizing Committee nor the EURECA-PRO TUC Office.
Visa Requirements
For those wishing to visit Greece and, by extension, the Schengen Area, a visa may be required depending on the country of origin. The list of countries requiring or not a visa can be found at the web site of the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Conference Secretariat will be happy to issue a letter of invitation to participants wishing to apply for a visa.
