SIOG 2026 Conference Secretariat
K.I.T Group
Email: siog-conference@kit-group.org
Website: www.siogconference.org

SIOG Scientific Secretariat
K.I.T. Group
Email: siog-scientific@kit-group.org

How to get to Valencia ?

Valencia can easily be reached by plane, train or car. Below is a guide to those options.

Valencia Airport

The airport is located 45 minutes from the Meliá Valencia by public transport:

  1. Take metro lines 3 or 5 from the airport (Aeroport station) to Àngel Guimerà station.
  2. Transfer to line 1 or 2 and travel to Beniferri station.
  3. The Meliá Valencia is a 6 min walk from the station.

If you prefer a taxi, the transfer takes approximately 15 minutes and costs approximately 20 EUR.

Adolfo Suarez Airport Madrid

Madrid airport is approximately 30 minutes by public transport from Madrid’s central railway station. From there, Valencia is just a 1-hour 30-minutes train ride away. Once arrived at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla train station, you have a direct connection with metro line 2 to Beniferri station.

Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is the main station in Valencia and is located 1.5 km south of the city center. It is a major transport hub well connected to major Spanish cities by high-speed train.

  • Madrid – 1h 30 min
  • Alicante – 1h 30 min
  • Barcelona – 2h 45 min
  • Lyon – 7h
  • Paris – 9h

To purchase train tickets, visit the Renfe website.

The train station is connected to Meliá Valencia by metro lines 1 and 2.

Valencia boasts a modern road network, which makes it easily accessible from any city, whether on the peninsula or beyond.

The AP-7 highway of the Mediterranean, which runs from north to south along the entire eastern coast, connects with the European motorway network and with the A-23 Sagunto-Somport and A-3 Madrid-Valencia highways.

For more information, please click here.

Public transport in Valencia

Valencia has 60 bus lines, 6 metro lines and 4 tram lines.

The metro and tram operate with three fare zones: A, B and B+, and the ticket price depends on the zones of your origin and destination. Single metro or tram tickets are purchased exclusively from station ticket machines, where you can pay by credit or debit card. In addition to the ticket, you must purchase a physical card, which you can reload for future journeys: cardboard card: €1.10 or plastic card: €2.20.

Buses are operated by a different company than the metro and tram lines. The EMT Valencia network, recognizable by its red buses, covers the city thouroughly with 43 lines. A single ticket can be purchased directly on board for €2 via credit card. It is valid for a single journey and does not allow transfers.

Traveling from outside the Schengen Area

If you are traveling to Valencia from outside the Schengen Area, please be aware of a recent change to European border procedures.

Two new systems will enter into force in the EU during the course of 2026. The Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay will be fully operational from 10 April. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for visa-free nationals will start operations in the last quarter of 2026.

As of April 10, 2026, the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is officially operational across all Schengen external borders. This new system transitions border processing from manual passport stamping to an automated digital registry.

Here is what you need to know to prepare for your arrival in Spain:

What to expect at border control

  • Digital registration: Manual passport stamps will no longer be issued. Instead, your entry and exit dates will be recorded digitally in the EES database.
  • Biometric data collection: Upon your first entry into the Schengen Area under this system, border officials will collect a digital facial scan and a fingerprint scan.
  • Biometric passports: To be processed through the new automated system, you must travel with an electronic, biometric passport (indicated by the small camera/chip symbol on the front cover).
  • Visa requirements remain unchanged: The EES is a registration process, not a visa. If your nationality currently requires a short-stay Schengen visa to enter Spain, you must still apply for and carry it as usual.

Tips for a smoother arrival

  • Pre-register with the official app: The EU provides a free “Travel to Europe” mobile app. Using this to securely submit your passport details and facial image within 72 hours of your arrival can help shorten your processing time at the border.
  • Use automated e-gates: When navigating the airport, look for the automated EES self-service kiosks. Scanning your passport at these stations is generally faster than waiting in line for a staffed counter.
  • Allow extra connection time: Because the system was recently implemented globally, border processing may take longer than usual while travelers and staff adjust to the new workflow. We recommend factoring in an extra buffer time when arranging connecting flights.

For the most up-to-date travel requirements, please consult your airline and your local Spanish consulate prior to departure.

The ETIAS system is not yet operational. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

ETIAS is a new entry requirement for travellers who do not need a visa to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. These include the 29 countries belonging to the Schengen Area as well as Cyprus. With ETIAS, visa-free travellers will need to apply for a travel authorisation before starting their trip, similar to the ESTA system in the US or ETA in the United Kingdom. ETIAS is not a visa, and its introduction does not modify the visa-free status of travellers.

The application process is simple:

  1. Access the official ETIAS website or mobile app;
  2. Complete a digital application form with personal details, passport information and travel data;
  3. Pay a one-time application fee;
  4. Most applications are approved within minutes.

Once approved:

  • The travel authorisation is linked to your passport (no printing required);
  • It will be valid for 3 years or until your passport expires (whichever comes first).

Important: Approval is required before boarding your flight or starting your journey. Carriers will check that you have received your ETIAS travel authorisation.

DETAILS

Start:
November 5, 2026

End:
November 7, 2026

Venue:
Meliá Valencia
Avenida Cortes Valencianas 52
46015 Valencia, Spain

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