Flying from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
3 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight.
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is located in Corfu. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. You can travel from LHR to CFU on British Airways's 6:15am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to CFU.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport with British Airways. This popular carrier operates services from LHR.
Most travellers choose to book seats with British Airways from LHR to CFU.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CFU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to CFU can be booked with easyJet.
easyJet attracts the most bookings on the LGW to CFU route.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CFU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CFU flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready to board and go from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport can be booked from here.
Buckle up and take off from STN with Jet2. This trusted airline offers direct London to CFU plane tickets.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to CFU.
You can book a plane ticket from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and CFU:
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Consider booking a hotel close to CFU if you have a late flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and explore Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
The centre of Corfu is about 2 kilometres from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Currently, R 333 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 660. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to CFU, book your ticket four months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring cheap London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU). August is the peak month for travel to Corfu. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
When booking your London to CFU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Corfu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Corfu right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport:
Your trip to Corfu won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Spianada Square, Mon Repos Beach and Korfu Old Town.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Corfu, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 290 kilometres north-east to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres east of Corfu, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.