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.
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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
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.
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.