Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport.
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are five London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 05:55 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:55 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your STN to CFU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Corfu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers STN to CFU flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between STN and CFU include:
Naples International Airport
Bologna International Airport
Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Corfu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and discover more of Corfu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Corfu Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Corfu Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Corfu. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Corfu in March.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Stansted Airport to Corfu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to CFU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Corfu, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Thessaloniki is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. No trip is complete without visiting Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.