Venue
Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) — Headquarters
C/ Vía Láctea, s/n, 38205 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
The IAC headquarters in La Laguna is the institute’s main scientific and administrative hub, a meeting point for the international astronomy community and the base from which the activities of the Canary Observatories are coordinated. Learn more at iac.es.
Details of the meeting place
How to arrive?
From Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: ~10–15 minutes to IAC; typical cost €12–15fastest.
- Public bus (TITSA): Take Line 20 (Airport ↔ Intercambiador La Laguna). From the Intercambiador, a short taxi (or local bus) ride to the IAC.
Single ticket ≈ €2–3. Timetables and route planner:
From Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Taxi / private transfer: ~40–50 minutes (≈63 km) to La Laguna/IAC.
- Public bus (TITSA): Frequent routes connect TFS with Santa Cruz and La Laguna (often with a change at the Santa Cruz Intercambiador). Typical travel time ~60–90 minutes.
From La Laguna Downtown
- Walking: 20-25 minutes.
Examples:
- Taxi: 5–10 minutes to the IAC headquarters.
- Tram + short taxi/bus: Use the La Laguna Tram (Metrotenerife) to the La Trinidad stop (end of Line 1), then connect by taxi or local bus to the IAC.
- Local buses (TITSA): From the Intercambiador La Laguna to the vicinity of the IAC, then a short walk/taxi.
Travel times and fares are approximate and may vary by time of day. Consider using contactless payment or a rechargeable travel card (Ten+).