Airlines
Kazan is situated 443 miles (713 km) to the east from Moscow and
is easily reachable by plane from most European cities
using convenient connections in, for example, Frankfurt (operated by
Lufthansa).
Lufthansa and
Turkish Airlines are the two international carriers which
currently have scheduled flights to Kazan.
As the Official Airline to CSR 2010, Lufthansa offers special prices and conditions to all attendees. For more
information see this page.
Some information from
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kazan:
The airport in Kazan (IATA: KZN) is the headquarters for
Tatarstan Airlines.
In addition to Tatarstan Airlines,
Aeroflot,
S7,
and
UTAir fly
between Kazan and Moscow, and
Rossiya Airlines also flies to Kazan from
St. Petersburg.
Travelers should note that the international airport is southeast of the
city and is approximately 25 km from the city center.
We will organize transfer from the airport to the conference site for basic dates: June 15,
16 and June 20, 21.
A taxi from the airport takes about 90 minutes and can cost around
1000 Rubles (€25).
Railroad
Kazan is easiest to reach by train, as it is a major station stop for several
west-east trains. Depending on the train, travel from Moscow's Kazan
Station can be as short as 11 hours.
A direct train from St. Petersburg takes 25 hours.
Kazan's train station is located close to
the city center, with several hotels, restaurants, and the Kremlin within
walking distance of the train station.
We will organize transfer from the train station to the conference site for basic dates: June 15,
16 and June 20, 21.
A taxi from the train station takes about 10-15 minutes and can cost around
200 Rubles (€4.5).
Getting around Kazan
You might want to consider the following map.
See the lager map
here.
General Information
Water
Water quality varies widely in Russia. Your best bet is to drink only bottled water.
Crime
It is safer in Kazan than in many Russian cities.
However, precautions include not flaunting valuables, or walking alone at night through city streets or parks.
Taxis
In Russia, taxi fees are usually negotiated with the driver ahead of time.
Do not use gypsy cabs or accept rides in cabs that already have a rider.
Tipping
Tipping is increasingly expected at restaurants.
It is normal to tip 10-15% depending on service.
Electricity
Electricity throughout Russia is 220 volt/50 hz.
The plug is the two-pin European standard.
Be sure to bring your own converter if you plan to use the other standard.
Currency
All prices are generally quoted in rubles.
Currency can be freely converted at banks, hotels or kiosks specifically for tourists. At the
moment the exchange rate is approximately 40 rubles for 1 Euro and 30 rubles for 1 US Dollar.
Time
Time is GMT +3 for Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan.
Medical Care
Remember to bring any medications you may need.
Check with your health insurer before you depart to ascertain your coverage in the event of emergency.
Many insurance providers offer specialized riders which can cover emergency evacuation.
