Travel

Arrival by airplane. Macedonia International Airport of Thessaloniki (airport code SKG) has daily connections to many major European destinations through scheduled services of a large number of international airlines. It is the second largest airport in Greece and is located 15 km away from the city centre with regular public bus connections. There are also some low‐cost charter flights operating from European cities directly to Thessaloniki. An alternative option is to use the low‐cost carriers’ flights operating to Athens and connect by train to Thessaloniki. Delegates are strongly recommended to book air travel as early as possible, as Greece is a busy tourist destination.
Arrival by train. The city’s railway station is the largest in Greece and is located very close to the city centre. There are international daily arrivals and departures from and to several destinations. It is served by a dense network of public bus transportation. Timetables and tickets are supplied by the (OSE) Hellenic State Railways Offices (ose.gr/en, Thessaloniki office tel: +30 (231) 05.17.517).
Arrival by car. Those wishing to drive to Greece may either ferry their cars across to one of the country’s major ports (Igoumenitsa, Piraeus, Patras etc.) or enter the country overland. The mainland points of entry are Kakavia, Kristallopigi (Albania), Evzoni, Niki (FYROM), Promahonas (Bulgaria), Kastania and Kipi (Turkey). All border stations operate on 24 hour service basis.
Visas. Greece is a member of the European Union; therefore no visa is needed for E.U. citizens. Non ‐ E.U. participants should contact their nearest Greek Embassy or Consulate for further information. For a complete listing of Greek Embassies and Consulates abroad, including full contact information, you may visit the page of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs at mfa.gr/en. Those who require a formal invitation for the purpose of obtaining a visa, or raising travel funds in their country, may apply to NB Events (info@gghs2024.com).
Travel insurance and medical care, when needed, are solely under the responsibility of the participants.
Climate & Clothing. Weather is usually pleasant in September, but temperatures may sometimes reach above 25 ^o Generally, one should expect sunny and hot days, probably with high humidity, and perhaps cooler and most pleasant nights. But, with Thessaloniki being in Northern Greece, there is always the chance of an early Fall rain.