Laser Physics 2018



The International Conference Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the Institute for Physical Research
TRAVEL

Armenia’s geographical location is very convenient for communication with all the countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and the CIS. Many international airlines land in Yerevan. You can take direct flights from Athens, Beirut, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Kiev, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Paris, Prague, Saint Petersburg, Tbilisi, Tehran, Vienna, Warsaw and other cities, as well as numerous connecting flights through these cities. The international airport Zvartnots is situated 7.2 km southwest of the capital Yerevan. Please inform the Organizing Committee of your flight number, date and time of arrival by e-mail not later than 7 working days before the arrival, so that we can welcome you at the Yerevan Zvartnots airport carrying an "LP-2018" sign.


VISA


Citizens of the European Union member states, USA, CIS states and Iran do not need entry visas. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the nearest Armenian Consulate or Embassy to inquire about visa regulations for your country. You should make your visa application well in advance. If needed, the Organizing Committee will be happy to send official letters of invitation to all participants. The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites you to apply for a visa online at http://evisa.mfa.am. It is also possible to arrive in Yerevan without a visa and buy one at the airport (not for all countries, please contact the Organizing Committee for applicability).


WEATHER


Autumn is the perfect season for visits in Armenia. In mid September, the weather is usually comfortably warm, however last minute check is sugested as Armenia is highland continental; the average temperature is 22º–27ºC.


HOTEL ACCOMMODATION


Since September is highly touristic season in Armenia, it would be better if you make hotel reservations in advance. Single and double rooms are available in hotels of various categories, any hotel located in downtown Yerevan is 10-20 minutes wolking-far from the city center. You may consider for example:


PRICES


Standard Taxi prices are about 1 Euro per 5km. City buses, metro and microbuses are 20 cents per ride. Food and fuel prices are comparable to international prices. For more detailed information please search for exact query.