News: the paper submission deadline has been extended to Jan. 17th 2011 !
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Information in Istanbul
The NCAS2011 will be held at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey (http://english.bahcesehir.edu.tr/)
More information about hotels http://english.istanbul.com/guide/hotels
BY AIR:
There are 2 international airports in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport
1. Ataturk Airport is the biggest airport and it is also the closest airport to the university. Most of the international flights use the Ataturk Airport. Therefore we suggest visitors fly to the Ataturk Airport. For airport guide and information on shuttles and transportation, the following is the website of the Ataturk Airport: http://www.ataturkairport.com/eng/index.php.
TRANSPORTATION
Atatürk Airport is located in Yeşilköy, in the European side of Istanbul. Airport’s distance is 28 km to downtown.
Taxis:
From the Ataturk Airport to the venue, the taxi will cost approximately $40 and arrival time is about 40 minutes, depending on the traffic. The taxi should use either of the two following routes.
- Follow the E5 freeway in direction to Asia. Take the last exit before the Bosphorus bridge to Besiktas. This exit connects to Barbaros Boulevard. Bahcesehir University is located at the end of the Barbaros Boulevard on the left.
- Follow the coast road until Bahcesehir University. Generally, taximeter opening price: 2.50 TL. Increase per Km: 1,40 TL.
Generally, taximeter opening price: 2.50 TL. Increase per Km: 1,40 TL.
More information can be found on the Travel_Info (pdf)
VISA Info
The participants who need to apply for a visa should begin the visa application process as soon as possible. This could be very lengthy process that will take several weeks. DO NOT wait. Check with the Turkish Consulate or Embassy for their requirements and time constraints very early on.
Most of the travelers to Turkey require a visa. For some of them visas can be obtained at the port of entry in Turkey, otherwise from the Turkish Consulate General or Turkish Diplomatic Missions of their home countries.
For the first category, sticker type visas are issued at the port of entry and allow staying in Turkey for up to 90 days.
It is advisable to have a minimum of six months validity on your passport from the date of your entry into Turkey.
For more information, please visit the consular information on the web site of Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Visa Information For Foreigners. Also http://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa.
More information can be found on the Visa_Info (pdf)
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