General Information
Getting to ANKARA
By Airplane to Ankara Esenboğa Airport; by HAVAŞ Bus to Kızılay Subway Station; take Çayyolu Subway (M2) to Bilkent Subway Station; 7-8 min. walk to AFAD Headquarters. You can also take a taxi from the Airport to the AFAD Headquarters.
By train to Ankara Train Station; 10 min. walk to ANKARAY Maltepe Subway Station, take ANKARAY train from Maltepe Subway Station to Kızılay Subway Station; change train in Kızılay; by Çayyolu Subway (M2) to Bilkent Subway Station; 7-8 min. walk to AFAD Headquarters. You can also take a taxi from the train station to the AFAD Headquarters.
By intercity Bus to Ankara AŞTİ Bus Station; from ANKARAY Aşti Subway Station to Kızılay Subway Station; change train in Kızılay; by Çayyolu Subway (M2) to Bilkent Subway Station; 7-8 min. walk to AFAD Headquarters. You can also take HAVAŞ Bus from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to AŞTİ Bus Station and take a taxi from AŞTİ Bus Station to the AFAD Headquarters.
General Information on
Ankara / Türkiye
The city of Ankara is the capital city located at the midwestern of Türkiye. With a population of more than 4,5 million, Ankara is the second largest province in Türkiye. It offers all opportunities of a metropolis.
Useful Link: https://www.ankara.bel.tr/en
Language
Turkish
Dialing Code
+90 (Türkiye), 312 (Ankara)
Electricity
220V, 50 Hz. European standard plugs Type C (Europeans 2-pin) with 2 round pins are used.
Time Zone
Türkiye stays on GMT+3 all year round.
Currency and Credit Card
The Turkish currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). Money can be exchanged at the airport, banks or exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and stores. Please note that only Turkish Lira is in use in the city.
The Climate
In Ankara daytime temperatures in October will generally range from +7 to +20°C, night temperatures from +6 to +7 °C. It is relatively warm and sunny in the afternoon but mornings and evenings can be cold. Rain might be seen as light showers.
Business Hours
Shops:
Monday-Sunday (10 a.m. / 9-10 p.m.)
Offices:
Monday-Friday (8 a.m. / 5 p.m.)
Banks:
Monday-Friday (9 a.m. / 5 p.m.)
Smoking
Smoking is allowed only outside the buildings. Smoking is not allowed in the classrooms and lodging area.
Emergency Services
Emergency: 112
VISA INFORMATION
For participants from some countries, a VISA may be required to enter Türkiye. Participants are advised to contact the nearest Turkish Embassy in their country. For some nationals, visa applications are available at the airport.
For further details please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' corresponding page which is above. Note that you should apply as early as possible for your visa.
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
Participants needing a VISA Assistance letter can contact the Congress Secretariat via cbrn2026@afad.gov.tr .