Old Fortress
A Venetian fortress on a rocky promontory beside the old town, with views over the city and the sea.
Tickets →Corfu, Greece
Corfu: airports, things to do and where to stay
Corfu (Kerkyra) is the main town of the island of the same name in the Ionian Sea, with a World Heritage old town of narrow lanes, Venetian influence and two fortresses over the sea.
Corfu airports
From the airport to central Corfu
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias airport is about 3 km from central Corfu.
KTEL Corfu
Regional (KTEL) and local buses around Corfu; services are limited, so check the timetable before travelling.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. The ride to Corfu town takes about 10 min; it is worth agreeing or asking the fare before setting off.
Corfu
Things to do in Corfu
Liston
An arcaded promenade beside the Spianada square, lined with cafés and with a Parisian feel.
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Achilleion
A neoclassical palace at Gastouri, built in the 1890s for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi), with gardens and sea views.
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Vlacherna Monastery
A small white monastery linked to the shore by a causeway near Kanoni, with the islet of Pontikonisi beyond.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Corfu?
Corfu is served by Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU).
How far is the airport from central Corfu?
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias airport is about 3 km from central Corfu.
How do I get from the airport to central Corfu?
From Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias airport you can take KTEL Corfu (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Corfu?
Highlights of Corfu include Old Fortress, Liston, Achilleion, and Vlacherna Monastery.
Photo credits
- Old Fortress: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Liston: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl, Wikimedia Commons
- Achilleion: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vlacherna Monastery: Danel Solabarrieta from Ondarroa, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons