Corfu Airport (CFU) is just 3 km from Corfu Town (10 minutes) โ one of the closest airports to a city in Greece. You can arrive by taxi, local bus or a pre-booked private transfer. A transfer is the most comfortable option: a fixed price and a driver at arrivals, ideal for Paleokastritsa, Sidari or Kavos with luggage.
Corfu International Airport "Ioannis Kapodistrias" (code CFU) is just 3 km from Corfu Town, about 10 minutes by car. It is one of the closest airports to a city centre in all of Greece. Depending on where you stay, the journey time varies quite a bit.
Transfer options from Corfu Airport
| Option | Price | Time (town) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Transfer (private) | Fixed, known in advance | 10' | 24/7, pre-booked |
| Taxi | Variable | 10' | Queue at peak |
| Bus (blue) | โฌ low | 20'+ | Sparse, with changes |
Scoot Transfer
Fixed price, driver waiting at arrivals. Ideal for Paleokastritsa or Kavos.
Book a transferTaxi
A quick ride into town, but variable price and queues at peak hours.
Bus
The blue town bus passes near, but with luggage and distant resorts it's not handy.
How far is Corfu Airport from the main areas
- Corfu Town: about 3 km, 10 minutes
- Glyfada: about 16 km, 25 minutes
- Paleokastritsa: about 25 km, 40 minutes
- Sidari: about 35 km, 45 minutes
- Kassiopi: about 37 km, 50 minutes
- Kavos: about 47 km, 1 hour
Airlines & terminal at Corfu Airport
Corfu Airport has a single passenger terminal. Year-round there are domestic flights (Aegean, Sky Express, Olympic) to Athens and other cities, and in summer the island receives many seasonal international flights from across Europe (Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Lufthansa and more). Despite the short distance to town, at simultaneous arrivals the taxi queues grow โ a pre-booked transfer gets you straight on your way.
Transfer options from CFU
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. Because the distance is short, the ride into town is quick, but at peak hours (flight arrivals) queues form and the price is variable.
Bus
The local (blue) town bus passes near the airport and connects to the centre, but with luggage and for distant resorts it isn't practical.
Pre-booked private transfer
The most relaxed option: your driver waits at arrivals, you know the price in advance, and there is no waiting. See Scoot Transfer in Corfu.
Why a private transfer with Scoot
With Scoot Transfer you see the final price before you book, choose a vehicle for your group and luggage, and track your driver in real time. Ideal for longer routes, such as to Paleokastritsa, Sidari or Kavos.
Which vehicle for your luggage
Choose a vehicle type based on your group and bags:
- Sedan โ up to 3 passengers & 2โ3 suitcases. Ideal for couples.
- SUV โ up to 4 passengers with more luggage or child seats.
- Van โ up to 6โ8 passengers, families or groups with lots of bags.
At booking you see the capacity and price per vehicle, so you're never left on the kerb with your bags. Need a child seat? Add it to your booking.
Where your driver meets you
After you collect your luggage, your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. Because the transfer is linked to your flight, if the plane is delayed the driver is notified and waits for you โ no rushing or searching.
How to book your transfer step by step
- Open the booking page and set the pick-up point to "Corfu Airport (CFU)".
- Set your destination (hotel, villa or address).
- Choose the date and time based on your landing time.
- Pick a vehicle type and see the final price.
- Confirm. Your driver will be waiting at arrivals.
See also getting around Corfu for all the options on the island.
Frequently asked questions
Just 3 km, about 10 minutes by car. It is one of the closest airports to a city centre in Greece.
By private transfer or taxi, in about 40 minutes (25 km). The bus requires a change in town.
The local (blue) town bus passes near the airport and connects to the centre, but with luggage a transfer or taxi is more convenient.
In summer the airport gets busy; arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one.
Yes. A pre-booked transfer runs 24/7, ideal for late or pre-dawn flights when taxis are scarce.
Yes, by arrangement at booking, so a suitable vehicle is sent.