The conference takes place at Hotel Granit that is located approximately 8 km from Ohrid (see on map).
Closest international airports are Ohrid St. Paule the Apostle Airport and Skopje International Airport.
Arriving from Ohrid St. Paule the Apostle Airport
The most convenient way to go from the airport to Hotel Granit is by taxi (about 20 EUR). We advise to only use the official airport taxi; you can find the taxi fees here .
Arriving from Skopje International Airport
The distance between the airport and Skopje Bus Station is approximately 20 km. Travel from the airport to the bus station is possible either by shuttle bus (around 3.5 EUR) or by taxi (around 25 EUR). Information on the shuttle bus timetable, ticket prices, and taxi fares is available here .
While the shuttle bus is a convenient option, taking an official airport taxi is generally the most comfortable choice.
Several buses operate daily between Skopje Bus Station and Ohrid Bus Station. A one-way ticket costs approximately 15 EUR, and the journey takes about 3 hours (the distance is around 180 km). Tickets can be purchased directly at Skopje Bus Station. From Ohrid Bus Station, Hotel Granit can be reached by a short taxi ride or by a local bus.
As an alternative to bus travel, it is also possible to take a taxi directly from Skopje International Airport to Hotel Granit. Taxi prices for this route are listed here .
RENT-A-CAR (from the airport)– Contacts can be found here.
Visa Information
Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter North Macedonia; however, we strongly recommend verifying the current requirements on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. For confirmation, please consult the following link .
Currency and Payments
The official currency of North Macedonia is the Macedonian denar (MKD), with an exchange rate of approximately 61.5 MKD to 1 EUR. Cash payments must be made in Macedonian denars. Credit cards are widely accepted in most places; however, taxis are a notable exception, as they usually accept cash only.
Important Links
- Ohrid Airport – Transport & Taxi Information
- Skopje International Airport
- Skopje Airport – Transport, Shuttle Bus & Taxi Information
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia (Visa Information)
- Hotel Granit (Conference Venue)
Emergency Telephone Numbers and Services
- 112 – General emergency number (works nationwide, multilingual support)
- 192 – Police
- 193 – Fire brigade
- 194 – Ambulance / medical emergency
Road & Vehicle Assistance
- 196 – Roadside assistance (AMSM – Auto Moto Association of North Macedonia)
Health Information
- +389 2 15 123 – Emergency medical information (Skopje region; operators can redirect if needed)
Airports
- Skopje International Airport: +389 2 314 8333
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport: +389 46 269 888