Citadelle de Calvi
Walled Genoese citadel on a rocky headland, overlooking the harbour and the gulf.
Airport · Calvi, France
Calvi-Sainte-Catherine CLY
5 km from central Calvi. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 5 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- CLY · LFKC
About the airport
Calvi-Sainte-Catherine is the gateway to the Balagne, in north-west Corsica. It lies about 7 km south-east of Calvi, in the municipality of Calenzana, at the foot of the mountains.
Terminal
It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Air Corsica links it to mainland France all year, but most traffic arrives in summer. There is no public transport: to reach Calvi you need a taxi or a hire car.
Services
The hall has a bar and snack outlet, a tobacconist with newspapers and souvenirs, wifi, an ATM and car rental.
Getting to the city
Taxi
The only option without a car: there is no bus. Rank in front of arrivals; the ride to Calvi takes about 10-15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Most flights are seasonal.
Calvi
Things to do in Calvi
Calvi, in north-west Corsica, is a seaside town crowned by a Genoese citadel above the sea. It has a long sandy beach backed by pine woods and is the starting point for exploring the Balagne.
Plage de Calvi
Long beach of fine sand and shallow water, backed by a pine forest.
Notre-Dame de la Serra
Hilltop chapel above Calvi, with one of the best views over the bay.
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Baroque church at the heart of the citadel, topped by a dome.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Calvi?
Calvi-Sainte-Catherine airport is about 5 km from central Calvi.
How do I get from the airport to central Calvi?
From Calvi-Sainte-Catherine airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Calvi-Sainte-Catherine airport have?
Calvi-Sainte-Catherine has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Calvi?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The control tower with the snow-capped Balagne mountains behind: Pierre Bona, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and apron from the air: Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The runway in the valley, surrounded by maquis and mountains: Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Citadelle de Calvi: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plage de Calvi: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Notre-Dame de la Serra: Davric, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons