Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Corfu is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are 17 London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LGW to CFU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop to Corfu, Greece. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a reliable 86.89% of services arriving as planned, easyJet has the best on-time record for LGW to CFU flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and CFU include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Geneva Airport
Budapest Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
At the moment, $51 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $105. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to CFU, reserve your journey four months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Follow your own route with a Corfu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and discover more of Corfu and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Corfu Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Corfu Airport to the centre of Corfu has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Corfu in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Corfu Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CFU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.