Venue, Travel and Accommodation

University of Macedonia

The AMEF Conference will be held at the University of Macedonia, which is located in Thessaloniki, Greece. The vision of the University of Macedonia is to provide excellent education, promote the advancement of science in the broader spectrum of economic and social sciences and arts, and in a broader view to advance education and culture by pursuing excellence in a socially sensitive and inclusive manner. It currently comprises:

- 8 Departments
- 204 Research and Teaching Staff
- 68 Special Teaching and Laboratory staff
- 169 Administrative Staff
- 13,766 Undergraduate Students
- 3,340 Postgraduate Students and PhD Candidates
- It offers 33 Interdepartmental Master Programs

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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece with a population of over 814,000 residents. It is the capital of the administrative region of Central Macedonia. Useful information about Thessaloniki's History, Art and Culture, Gastronomy, Things to Do, Nearby Escapes, Nightlife, and much more can be found here: Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

Learn more about Thessaloniki:

- History of Thessaloniki
- The City Today
- Moving Around the City
- Education
- Day & Night

Transportation

From / to Thessaloniki Airport by Bus

Thessaloniki International Airport “Makedonia” is connected with Thessaloniki city centre by public bus services. The 1X service operates between the airport, the city centre, the New Railway Station and KTEL Macedonia Bus Terminal, while the 1N provides the corresponding night service.

Passengers who wish to combine the bus with the Thessaloniki Metro may also use the 2X service to Nea Elvetia Metro Station or the 3X service to Mikra Metro Station. The airport bus terminal is located in the Arrivals area, in front of Exit 4 of Terminal 1.

The current fare for the special airport bus services is €2.00. Tickets can be purchased at the airport ticket booth or from the available ticket machines.

For current routes, timetables and travel information, please visit Thessaloniki Airport – Public Bus Information or OASTH Airport Services .

From / to Thessaloniki Airport by Taxi

Taxi service is available at Thessaloniki Airport and provides a convenient direct option for travelling between the airport and Thessaloniki city centre, the University of Macedonia, or your accommodation.

The official airport taxi rank is located in the Arrivals area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, between Exits 3 and 4. Journey times depend on traffic conditions.

Further information is available from the official Thessaloniki Airport taxi information page .

Getting Around Thessaloniki by Metro

The Thessaloniki Metro provides a convenient way to travel within the city. Panepistimio Station provides convenient access to the university area and can be used by participants travelling between the University of Macedonia and central Thessaloniki.

The Metro does not provide a direct rail connection from inside Thessaloniki Airport. Passengers wishing to use the Metro after arriving at the airport may connect by bus, including the 2X service to Nea Elvetia or the 3X service to Mikra.

The standard Metro ticket currently costs €0.60. Current operating hours are approximately 05:15–00:30 from Sunday to Thursday and 05:15–02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

For station information, fares, operating hours and service updates, please visit the official Thessaloniki Metro website .

Please note: Transport routes, fares and operating hours are subject to change. Participants are advised to consult the official transport websites for the latest information before travelling.

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation during the conference.

Suggested hotels and any special accommodation rates for AMEF participants will be announced on this page as soon as they become available.

Please check this page regularly for updates.