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ECCC Cross 2009 Bulletin 1 - European Athletics

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The SYMBOL<br />

Used as a lighthouse for centuries, the interior of the tower has<br />

been transformed into a popular café and restaurant, with an<br />

excellent view of the former Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman capital. Private boats<br />

make trips to the tower several times a day.<br />

The AIRPORT<br />

Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IATA code: IST) is connected to all major <strong>European</strong> cities.<br />

Various international airline companies each have 3 to 6 daily flights. There are currently<br />

1.214 regular direct flights per week from 68 cities, and 870 regular flights with stopovers<br />

from 58 cities; a total of 2.084 flights per week from 126 <strong>European</strong> cities to Istanbul<br />

Atatürk Airport. Sabiha Gokcen Airport (IATA code: SAW), located in the Asian side of<br />

Istanbul, is an alternative and closer to the hotels, however, receives less traffic. The LOC<br />

is prepared to provide pick up services from both airports. The transfer time to the hotels<br />

is about 70 minutes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and about 50 minutes from Sabiha<br />

Gokcen Airport.<br />

VISA REQUIREMENTS<br />

Nationals of the following countries do not require visa to enter to Turkey: AND, AZE, BIH,<br />

BUL, CRO, CZE, DEN, EST, FIN, FRA, GEO, GER, GRE, ISL, ISR, ITA, LAT, LIE, LUX, MKD,<br />

MNE, MON, SMR, SUI, SWE.<br />

Nationals of the following countries may obtain sticker type visas upon a certain fee at<br />

the Turkish international border gates (or, may apply to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates<br />

in their countries beforehand): ALB, ARM, AUT, BEL, BLR, CYP, ESP, GBR, HUN, IRL, LTU,<br />

MDA, MLT, NED, NOR, POL, POR, ROM, RUS, SLO, SRB, SVK, UKR.<br />

It is recommended to apply to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates beforehand in order to<br />

avoid loss of time at the border gates.<br />

Those clubs which have a non-<strong>European</strong> athlete in their teams may ask for assistance<br />

from the contact persons on visa requirements.<br />

LOC CONTACTS<br />

LOC President:<br />

Mr. Mehmet Çakır, Mayor of Üsküdar<br />

pres@uskudar<strong>2009</strong>.org<br />

The Maiden’s Tower has been the symbol of Üsküdar, and it is the<br />

only monument which stayed from the Byzantinian Era. It has a<br />

history dating back to 2475 BC, founded on the tiny island where<br />

Black Sea and Marmara Sea meets.<br />

LOC General Secretary:<br />

Mr. Mecit Çetinkaya, President of Üsküdar Municipality Sports Club<br />

gensec@uskudar<strong>2009</strong>.org<br />

LOC Event Coordinator:<br />

Mr. Can Korkmazoglu, Meeting Director<br />

event@uskudar<strong>2009</strong>.org - Mobile +90 532 414 5195<br />

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