Practical info

• Travelling to Estonia
• Passport & Visa
• Currency
• Climate
• Insurance
• Accommodation

Travelling to Estonia

Travel to Estonia using  Airlines

Biggest international airport in Estonia is located in Tallinn and you can fly direct from most major cities in Europe.

There are a number of online booking engines that offer flight comparisonallowing to choose from different flight options to Tallinn, for example Lastminute.com and Skyscanner. The national airline is Estonian Air.

Information about airlines, schedules and customs is also available on the homepage of Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport.

Information about direct flights to Tartu is available on the homepage of  Tartu Airport .
Airlines flying to Tallinn (direct):

• AirBaltic
• Avies
• City Airline
• Czech Airlines
• EasyJet
• Estonian Air
• Finnair
• Finncomm Airlines
• Air France, KLM, NWA
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian DY

Airlines flying to Tartu (direct):

• Estonian Air
• AirBaltic

Travel to Estonia by Boat

Estonian capital Tallinn is a seaside city with plenty of options available for you, if you like to travel by sea.

Travelling to Estonia by sea is very popular with tourists – no wonder, as Tallinn is the closest capital to Helsinki and Stockholm and travelling by boat enables you to combine the fun of cruising with efficient transportation.

The main ferry operators are Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Line:

• Helsinki port in Finland is 80km from Tallinn and it takes less than 2 hours on a ferry. During the summer season (from May to September) boats sail every few hours.
• Stockholm ports in Sweden are 380km from Tallinn and boat travels once a day in both directions (you spend the night at sea).

Travel time varies on different ferries – in general, the larger the boat, the longer the time. You have several dining options on each, cruise ships also include children playgrounds, beauty services, night-clubs and tax-free shops to ensure you have a fun trip, whether travelling with kids or enjoying a weekend getaway.

To catch a ferry you will need a passport or ID-cards (for European citizens).
Transportation to/from the Port of Tallinn:

Port of Tallinn uses four different terminals – the longest distance is between terminal A and terminal D, around 1km.

The port is only 10 minutes walk from the Old Town and city centre.

Public transportation:

Tram: closest stop to Tallinn port is “Linnahall” and trams 1 and 2 will get you there. It is about 600m walk from the tram stop to terminals A, B and C (and around 1km to terminal D). Tram no 1 travels from Kadriorg, tram no 2 starts from Lasnamäe and drives past the international bus station. Find the suitable times from the tram schedules.

Bus no 3 (label: Veerenni-Randla) takes you closest to the port, stop “Linnahall” – it travels through the centre and stops by the Viru center, at Hobujaama stop. It is about 600m walk from the bus stop to terminals A, B and C and slightly more to terminal D. Schedule for bus no 3.

Most Eurolines international bus lines have an “on-demand” stop in the Tallinn Port – in front of terminals A and D, also some bus lines from the city Pärnu (please ask for the “Tallinn Port” when booking a ticket).

• Taxi ranks are located right in front of the terminals B and D.
• Choose a clearly marked taxi.
• According to Estonian law taxis are required to publish their full price list on the passenger’s side of the window and all customers are allowed to choose whichever taxi they prefer, regardless of their position in the line.

• Most of the Baltic Sea is within mobile coverage areas – though you may be required to go on deck, if trying to call from the Stockholm ferry while it is anchored for the night. Estonian networks are EMT, Elisa and Tele2 and they may overlap with Finnish networks – Telia Sonera and Elisa.
• Sweets, special treats, handicraft and alcohol are cheaper in Tallinn than in tax-free shops on boats. Perfumes and cosmetics are, in general, within same price range or cheaper on boats.

More information:

• Port of  Tallinn
• Tallink
• Viking Line
• Eckerö Line
• Port of Helsinki
• Stockholm ports
• Port of Tallinn webcam

Passport & Visa

For the citizens of most of the European countries and of the USA, a valid passport is all that is required to enter Estonia. Nevertheless, we recommend that you consult the home-page of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.vm.ee/eng) or contact your local Estonian consulate to ensure that visa is not required. It is each participant’s responsibility to acquire the necessary traveling documents. The official invitations needed for a visa will be delivered by the Conference Secretariat at the participant’s request.

Currency

National currency: Estonian kroon (EEK) = 100cents
Fixed exchange rate: 1 EUR= 15.65 EEK

Most larger hotels, stores and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard,Diner’s Club and American Express. However, it is advisable to carry some Estonian kroons with you.

Traveller’s checks can be exchanged in most banks but are less likely to be accepted in shops. Eurocheque is the most widely accepted traveller’s check,but American Express and Thomas Cook are also accepted.

Banks are plentiful and easy to find in Tallinn.Most are open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, while some offices are also open on Saturday mornings. All banks offer currency exchange services. Exchange offices can also be found in larger hotels, the airport, harbor, railroad station and major shopping centers.

Climate

You can get full information about climatic conditions from the Estonian Meteorological Institute. (www.emhi.ee)

Insurance

The organizers cannot accept any liability for personal accident, loss or damage to private property, which may be incurred as a result of the participation in the conference. All participants are strongly recommended to arrange appropriate travel, health and accident insurance prior to their departure from home.

Accommodation

Pre-bookings with special price for Conference participants has been made by Conference organiser. Participants can choose between six different hotels. All hotels are located in Tallinn City Centre and are in walking distance from Conference Venue – Swissotel Tallinn.

Please use online registration form to make your accommodation reservation.

Swissotel Tallinn is deluxe hotel for today’s discerning modern business and leisure travellers. Swissotel Tallinn offers personalized service with charm and efficiency. Located in city centre, Swissotel Tallinn has convenient access to business and shopping districts and local attractions. Our conference is held in Swissotel Tallinn conference centre, so the hotel is most suitable for conference attendees who like to stay in the same building where conference is held. Room prices include rich breakfast buffet and free entry to the Amrita Spa in Swissotel Tallinn.

Meriton Hotels is offering comfortable stay in Tallinn’s most attractive locations in three different hotels. All Meriton hotels are suitable for both business and leisure travellers. All three Meriton hotels are located in the city centre area, two of them (Meriton Old Town Garden and Meriton Old Town) are in the beautiful Tallinn Old Town Area. Room prices include rich breakfast buffet. Meriton Grand Conference & Spa hotel price includes also Aqua & Sauna Center 07.00-11.00, gym.

Radisson BLU Hotel Olümpia offers luxury, style and comfort. Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, Tallinn is a landmark on the skyline of the city. Hotel includes a restaurant for every taste and a café offering fresh salads and delicious cakes. Free high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. Breakfast buffet is included in the room price.

Radisson Park Inn Central Tallinn is a family-friendly hotel set around a quiet courtyard in the centre of Tallinn. The décor is frehs, the facilities are up-to-date, and the welcome is as warm as always. Hotel includes quality restaurant Novell and Café Kompass. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.