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~18°C
~8°C
Conference season (autumn): mild days around 18°C, cool evenings near 8°C. Rain is possible — bring a light jacket and umbrella.
SMART CITY APPLICATIONS International Conference
Travel to the conference venue, visa & entry for Türkiye, and practical information for international attendees.
SCA'26 takes place at the Iron & Steel Institute Conference Hall on the Karabük University campus. This page explains how to reach Karabük and the venue, plus visa and everyday practical information for Türkiye.
How to reach Karabük University Iron & Steel Institute
The conference venue is in Karabük, Türkiye. The city is reached by road. Intercity coaches serve Karabük throughout the day; from the bus station, a short taxi or city-bus ride takes you to the university campus.
Iron & Steel Institute Conference Hall, Karabük University campus. From Karabük Otogar (bus station), a taxi to campus typically takes about 10–15 minutes.
The nearest airports to Karabük are Kastamonu and Zonguldak Çaycuma — both about 100–120 km away (~2 hours by road).
About 120 km to the Iron & Steel Institute on Karabük University campus (~2 h by road). Turkish Airlines operates Istanbul (IST) flights 3 days per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. After landing, allow ~2 hours of onward travel by coach or car.
About 100 km to campus (~2 h by road). Turkish Airlines operates Istanbul (IST) flights 2 days per week: Friday and Sunday. After landing, allow ~2 hours of onward travel by coach or car.
About 225 km to Karabük (~2 h 30 min by road). After landing, allow 2–3 hours of onward travel by coach or car to the university campus.
About 430 km to Karabük (~5 h by road). After landing, allow 5–6 hours of onward travel by coach or car to the university campus.
Karabük is reached by road from three directions. From the Ankara–Istanbul highway, turn off at Gerede; Karabük is 82 km ahead. Bartın lies to the north and Kastamonu to the east. Once in Karabük, follow signs to Karabük University (KBÜ); the Iron & Steel Institute Conference Hall is on campus.
UNESCO-listed Safranbolu is about 8 km (10–15 minutes by car) from Karabük — a cultural visit, not the conference venue. Heritage sights and local food are on a separate page.
Official guidance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
The Electronic Visa (e-Visa) system allows visitors to obtain a visa online at evisa.gov.tr in approximately three minutes, 24/7 from anywhere with an internet connection.
Weather, payments, health, and contacts for Karabük and Türkiye
Karabük is a compact university city in Türkiye's western Black Sea region. The conference venue is on the Karabük University campus; hotels, shops, pharmacies, and restaurants are a short taxi or bus ride from campus.
Conference season (autumn): mild days around 18°C, cool evenings near 8°C. Rain is possible — bring a light jacket and umbrella.
Currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Contactless cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops.
Keep some cash for taxis, small shops, and local vendors. ATMs and exchange offices are in Karabük city centre and near the bus station.
112 — ambulance, police, and fire (single emergency number)
176 — Tourism Information Line
Pharmacies (eczane) are in Karabük city centre; a duty pharmacy (nöbetçi eczane) operates outside regular hours. Travel insurance is recommended for international visitors.