Corfu International Airport "Ioannis Kapodistrias" (IATA code CFU) is small, easy to navigate, and only 3 km from Corfu Town — but the first 30 minutes after landing set the tone for your holiday. This is what you need to know before you walk off the plane.
The basics
- Airport code: CFU (Corfu International Airport — Ioannis Kapodistrias)
- Distance to Corfu Town: 3 km (10-15 min by car)
- Single terminal: Yes — arrivals and departures share one building.
- Open hours: No 24h operations. The airport effectively closes between the last evening flight (~23:30) and the first morning flight (~06:00).
- Currency: Euro (EUR). ATMs available in arrivals.
Getting from CFU to your hotel
Option 1: Rental car (recommended for most visitors)
If you are staying anywhere outside Corfu Town for more than 2-3 days, a rental car saves you money and time. Companies like ours deliver the car directly to the arrivals hall — no shuttle, no kiosk queue, no airport surcharge. Walk out of baggage claim, meet the rep, sign two pages, and you are on the road in 15 minutes.
Option 2: Taxi
Taxis are plentiful outside arrivals. Approximate fares (one-way):
- Corfu Town: €15-20
- Dassia / Ipsos: €25-30
- Paleokastritsa: €60-70
- Kassiopi: €70-80
- Sidari: €70-85
- Acharavi: €70-85
- Kavos: €90-100
Multiply by two for a return trip. For most stays of 4+ days, a rental works out cheaper than two taxi transfers alone.
Option 3: Public bus (KTEL)
The blue urban bus (line 15) runs from the airport to the New Port (Corfu Town) every 30-60 minutes. Cheap (~€1.50) but limited timetable. From the New Port you transfer to the green KTEL intercity bus for resort destinations — slow, infrequent, and impractical for most travellers with luggage.
Late-night & early-morning flights
The airport closes overnight. If your flight lands after 23:00:
- Rental cars: Most companies (including us) do meet-and-greet for late flights with prior arrangement. Just send your flight number when booking.
- Taxis: Available but limited supply after midnight. Booking in advance is wise.
- Buses: No service after 22:30.
For early-morning flights (departure 05:00-07:00), arrive 90 minutes before. The airport opens about 2 hours pre-departure.
Practical tips for the arrivals hall
- ATM: Two ATMs in arrivals (Eurobank, Alpha). Both accept Visa/Mastercard with PIN. Withdraw at least €100 — small village tavernas often go cash-only.
- SIM card: A small Cosmote/Vodafone counter sells tourist SIMs (~€20 for 50GB, valid 30 days). Free WiFi in the airport works but logins are clunky.
- Toilets: Free, clean, immediately after baggage claim.
- Lost luggage: Aviator and Swissport offices share a desk in arrivals. File the report before leaving.
- Smoking: Designated outdoor area only. Forbidden inside the terminal.
What if your flight is delayed?
If you booked a rental car with us, just send a quick message — our system tracks your flight via the IATA code and we adjust automatically. There is no penalty for late arrival, no extra fee, no missed pickup. The same applies for delayed departures: if you need to extend your rental by a few hours due to a late flight, we accommodate at no extra cost (within reason).
Drive times from CFU to popular destinations
- Corfu Town: 10-15 min
- Dassia: 20 min
- Ipsos: 25 min
- Achilleion (Gastouri): 20 min
- Paleokastritsa: 40 min
- Kassiopi: 50 min
- Sidari: 55 min
- Acharavi: 50 min
- Kavos: 60 min
For our complete area-by-area breakdown, see our Corfu Airport service page. For the rest of the island, our driving guide covers speed limits, mountain roads and the things tourists typically get wrong.