TravelHow to travel to TunisiaTunisia is within one to three hours from European cities. The main airport is located in Tunis (Tunis Carthage Airport) at 130 km (80 miles) from El Kanatoui resort. The second airport is located in Monastir at only 25 km (15 miles) from El Kanatoui resort. The third airport (Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Airport at Enfidha, a brand new one, is the largest of the country and expected to open in November 2009) is at 30 km (20 miles). How to travel to Sousse and to Conference VenueArrangements have been made with an agency to provide local transport between Tunisian airports and hotels. Prices vary according to personal preferences and time of arrival. Special arrangements are also possible. To make your reservation and for information, please send email with flight information to contact addresses below (with cc to Local arrangements Chair rafik.braham@ensi.rnu.tn for follow-up). From 2nd of July 2010, there will be an ICALT sign post at Monastir and Tunis airports to assist all ICALT 2010 participants 1) Tunis Carthage Airport / Sousse (Conference venue): Prices per person (one-way): 2) Monastir Airport / Sousse (Conference venue): Prices per person (one-way): Hot Line 24/24: 00216 98 210 462 (Mr. Chiheb) Visa RequirementsVisiting Tunisia is usually quite simple and for most western countries a Visa is not required at all. Please check with the Tunisian embassy or consulate in your country for specific information. The following site has links to several Tunisian embassies (London, Paris, etc.): http://tunisia.embassyhomepage.com Tunisian CurrencyThe local money is the Tunisian Dinar (TD). All hard currencies. US$, Euro, Yen, Saudi Rial, and many more can be easily exchanged at hotels or banks. Bank branches are everywhere. Most shops and hotels would accept credit cards. Please check this link for exact and up-to-date exchange rates: http://www.bct.gov.tn/bct/siteprod/english/index1_an.jsp |