The Venue

Conference Center of Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (CIHEAM MAI.Chania)

The Conference Center of  Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (CIHEAM MAI.Chania) with its versatile design combines first class standards of comfort and service with the latest technology in a prestigious location. It is situated in a picturesque, typical Mediterranean pine-tree forest setting, 3 km south-east of the city of Chania, 13 km from the international airport and 1 km from the port.

The route that connects the city center (CHATZIMICHALI GIANNARI Stop) with MAI.Chania (Bus stop “MAIX”). The routes in detail can be found on the Chania City Bus website. You can also download the app from their website.

Bus No. 13 run on the hour and every half hour. The first route from city center to MAICH is at 06.00 ΑΜ. The last bus to the city center is at 11.00 PM.

You can see the buses in real time here

Tickets cost 1.20€ one way and should be obtained in advance at any kiosk downtown. Please take into consideration that when the ticket is purchased on the bus the price rises to 2€.

Taxis from/to the city centre cost about 12€

See the video below about how to reach the venue entrance by car or by foot.

How to reach MAI.Chania from the Airport

The best way to reach MAI.Chania from the airport is to take a taxi. There is no direct line connecting MAI.Chania with the airport. The taxi costs approximately 30€. There is a taxi station just across the exit of arrivals at the airport so you don’t have to book a taxi ahead.

There is a local bus that can take you to the Central Bus Station in the city center (KTEL) from the airport. You can find the timetable at the West Crete Bus Service website.

Bus tickets from airport to Chania city centre cost 2.50€.

Then to go from city center to MAICh see the info above.

Payments

You can pay everywhere with your credit cards. However, in taxis, in the majority of cases, you will need to pay in cash, and also on the buses. The currency we use is Euros.
Finally, everyone in Chania speaks English.

Weather

The weather is expected to be warm (25 Celcius) during the event. More info about the weather here.