Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Athens and Corfu are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 37 Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, jump on the 06:30 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:20 with Aegean Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to CFU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Corfu (and then other parts of Greece) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for ATH to CFU flights, with 87.5% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and CFU:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
At the moment, $27 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $55. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to CFU by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to CFU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Athens International Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Explore without limits with a Corfu Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and discover more of Corfu and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Corfu Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Corfu Airport to central Corfu has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Corfu based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Corfu Airport for August if you'd like to go to Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to CFU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Corfu. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.

