Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Santorini (Thira).
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your JTR to CFU flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JTR and CFU:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is R 1,392. A return fare is currently R 2,811. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JTR to CFU if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JTR to CFU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
92.74% of flights departing from Santorini International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from JTR.
Santorini International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near JTR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're arriving on a late Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CFU:
Pick up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to the centre of Corfu has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Corfu in February.
When booking your flight from Santorini International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JTR to CFU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a trip to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.