Old Fortress
A Venetian fortress on a rocky promontory beside the old town, with views over the city and the sea.
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Airport · Corfu, Greece
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias CFU
3 km from central Corfu. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
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- CFU · LGKR
About the airport
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is about 3 km south of Corfu town, on the island of Corfu, beside the Chalikiopoulos lagoon. It is mainly a holiday airport, with many seasonal flights from across Europe in summer and some domestic flights.
Terminals
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is busiest in summer, when most holiday flights operate.
Services
The terminal has cafés, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. As the airport is small, check-in and security are usually quick, except at peak summer times. Taxis are the usual way into town, and a rental car is very handy for exploring the area.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is busiest in summer, when most holiday flights operate.
Corfu
Things to do in Corfu
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.
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.
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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.
How many terminals does Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias airport have?
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Corfu?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport seen from above, beside the Chalikiopoulos lagoon: Wonderleaf, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal forecourt, with buses: Jean Housen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal building seen from the apron: flightlog, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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