Tartu is situated in Southern Estonia and connects to the world primarily through Tartu airport and Tallinn (Estonia's capital) international airport.
The Tallinn international airport is located on the edge of that city, on the road to Tartu. The distance between Tallinn airport and Tartu is 180 km. It will take approximately two hours to drive to Tartu, similar to reaching Your conference location from the airport in most large cities in the world.

Tartu Airport is located in Ülenurme, about 9 km from Tartu. It is possible to reach the airport using the road to Valga or to Võru. In both directions there are road signs showing how to reach the airport.

Recently two regular international airlines were opened in Tartu to make connections with the whole world possible via Riga and Stockholm. The Air Baltic 46-seat Fokker 50 flies between Tartu and Riga, the flight lasting only 50 minutes. Between Tartu and Stockholm the 33-seat Saab 340 flies one hour and 30 minutes.

From Tallinn airport to Tallinn bus terminal - Tallinn bus terminal is situated quite close to the only airport Tallinn Ülemiste Airport. You can take a taxi or public transportation to get there. As Tallinn airport is relatively small one, it is easy to find the area where public and taxis are waiting in front of the building. It is also possible to use public transportation, bus No.2 from the airport stops not too far from the bus terminal (the "Autobussijaam" stop).

From Tallinn sea port to bus terminal - it takes a little bit more time to get to the bus terminal from Tallinn sea port (http://www.ts.ee/) and it is easier to get there by taxi. Tram No.2 (towards Ülemiste) or bus No.2 will take You to Tallinn bus terminal (the "Autobussijaam" stop) from the port, but You still have to cross two intersections to reach the bus terminal.

From Tallinn bus terminal to Tartu - buses leave almost every 30 minutes from 6.10 in the morning (6.10 a.m.) until 23.00 at night (11 p.m.), usually from platform 9. You can find the timetable www.bussireisid.ee. It will take You 2 hours to reach Tartu. Buses are comfortable and some even offer snacks and drinks for sale. Some buses offer also WiFi service.

Trains for Tartu from Tallinn strain station leave 3-4 times a day, and it takes a little more than 2 hours to get to Tartu. The train station is situated just outside the Tallinn Old Town and sea port, a taxi or tram No.2  (from the sea port) can take You there ("Balti jaam" stop). Trains are comfortable and some even have free WiFi access.