Some useful information on how to get to Zagreb by plane, train, bus or car are listed below.

By air

Croatia Airlines

National airline company Croatia Airlines (a Star Alliance member) is the official carrier of the conference. As the official carrier it will grant special discounts on certain airfares for international tickets for the participants and one accompanying person on flights. Please review the terms and conditions for booking and available discounts.

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Transportation to/from the airport – shuttle bus

The cheapest option to get to the city is by public transportation. There is an airport shuttle bus, operated by “Pleso prijevoz“. Please note that public transportation fares are only payable in Croatian Kuna (HRK). A one-way ticket costs 30 HRK and may be bought from the driver. (The approximate exchange rate as of March 2013 is 1 EUR = 7.6 HRK, and 1 USD = 5.8 HRK.)

The bus has two terminals, one located at the Airport, and the other located at the Main Bus Station in Zagreb (Autobusni kolodvor, Avenija Marina Držića 4). It also makes a few stops (on request), one in New Zagreb, and one close to the “Lisinski” concert hall. (If you are staying at the International Hotel, or coming directly to the International Hotel from the airport, this is where you should get off the bus – just ask the driver to let you out at “Lisinski” – this is about one block away from the hotel and the hotel sign is already visible from there.)


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The bus terminal at the Airport is located just outside the airport building. Buses run at half-hour intervals for most of he day. See bus schedule.

Once at the Main Bus Station, there is a taxi station and a tram station right in front of the building.

Transportation to/from the airport – taxi

A more comfortable option to get to the city from the airport is to take a taxi. The taxi terminal at the Airport is located just outside the airport building. Taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs approximately 160-200 Croatian kunas (22 – 26 €).

Several taxi operators can be used. It is advisable to either order a taxi by phone or agree on the price before entering the vehicle to avoid being cheated. Taxi fares in Croatian kuna (kn or HRK) can be found on these sites (in no particular order):

Taxis also offer a safe and convenient late-night transfer for bar-hopping.

Taxi ZagrebA fixed price taxi with airport pick-up can be arranged in advance from Taxi Zagreb. The pre-arranged fare for ConTEL participants is 150 HRK or 20 EUR, including VAT. The fare is payable in cash (150 Kn, 20 EUR, 25 USD, 25 CHF, 18 GBP) or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American, Diners, Maestro). This price includes pick-up at the airport (“arrivals”), one-way transfer from the airport to the city center (or from the city center to the airport), for one vehicle and maximum of 3 passengers. To pre-order a taxi, send an e-mail to info@taxizagreb.hr (mention “ConTEL 2013″) with your name, arrival date, and flight information, at least one day prior to your arrival. You will receive confirmation by e-mail.

By train

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By bus

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By car

A driver’s licence, car papers and all relevant insurance documents (except for countries that have other regulations) are necessary to enter Croatia with a vehicle.

If you decide to rent a car, you can do it at any major airport, as well as in the city, but it is generally a good idea to make your reservations in advance.

Croatian National Tourist Board has more information.

Weather forecast

You can check the latest weather forecast for Zagreb here.

Planning your travel

Start making your travel plans early, as late-June is already the beginning of the tourist season in Croatia and (especially airplane) tickets may be more difficult to get for a specific date. Also, nationals of some countries need a visa to enter Croatia – if you need a visa, make sure to apply well in advance.

Visa requirements

Citizens of some countries need an entry visa for the Republic of Croatia. Current visa regulations are given at the Web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. For an overview of diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia and all information regarding visa requirements please follow the link: Visa requirements overview – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.

For detailed information including forms, please follow the links: Regulation on the visa regime and Visa policy in the European Union (valid from April 01, 2013).

Getting a visa

The policy is that invitation letters can be issued only to the authors and committee members. In addition, registration fees must be paid in full before the letter is provided.

To apply for an invitation letter please do the following:

  1. Register for the conference.
  2. Book your accommodation.
  3. Send an e-mail to the organizers (Aleksandra Cerekovic, aleksandra.cerekovic@fer.hr), Subject: ConTEL 2013 Invitation Letter, providing the following data:
    • First and Last name,
    • Date and place of birth,
    • Citizenship,
    • Passport number, date and place of issuance, validity date,
    • Your address,
    • Your occupation,
    • Address of your institute/company
    • The address at which you will be staying during the visit to Croatia (e.g. hotel address)
    • Contact details
    • Attachment 1: A signed letter from your institute/company filled in according to the following template.
    • Attachment 2: A copy of the letter confirming the reservation of your accommodation in Croatia