Why go
- Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
- Known for beaches.
- Served by Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU).
History
Corfu or Kerkyra is one of the Ionian Islands in western Greece, and the northernmost island on Greece's west coast except for its satellite Diapontian Islands, which are also the westernmost point of all Greece. Corfu and the Diapontian Islands mark the International Hydrographic Organization border between the Ionian Sea to the south and the Adriatic Sea to the north. Within the Ionian Islands region, the regional unit of Corfu extends as far south as the Paxoi. The capital and largest city of the regional unit is also named Corfu.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 37 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 13 routes: Billund, Bremen, Charleroi, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Leeds, London, Manchester, Prestwick, Rome, Rygge, Weeze
- Air Berlin AB (A320, 737-800, A321) · 8 routes: Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Munster, Vienna
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 5 routes: Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich, Stuttgart
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 4 routes: Bristol, London, London, Manchester
- Germanwings 4U (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Cologne, Dresden, Stuttgart
- Transavia France TO (75W, 737-800, 76W) · 3 routes: Bristol, London, Manchester
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Athens, Moscow
- Condor Flugdienst DE (737-800, 32S) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Hamburg
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 2 routes: Brussels, Lille
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Keffallinia
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
- All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Preveza
- Luxair LG (737-800) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- Niki HG (A320) · 1 route: Vienna
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CFU has direct flights to 37 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. Frankfurt, Manchester, Athens, Bristol, Cologne…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Terminal, 1.1 km); routes include Corfu - Vido, Kanoni - Pontikonisi, Corfu (Gouvia Marina) - Lazareto.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.