Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are six London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, take the 06:15 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:00 with British Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LHR to CFU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Corfu (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LHR to CFU flights, with 80.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and CFU include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
Milan Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
$128 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Return flights start from $290. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CFU.
October is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to CFU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CFU:
Pick up a Corfu Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Corfu Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Corfu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Corfu Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CFU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Corfu, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel about 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.