CFU airport to Corfu city centre
Every way into town, with current fares and journey times.
The fastest answer
Line 15 blue bus from CFU costs €1.30 to San Rocco (Zone A, Astiko KTEL Kerkyras, Aug 2026) in about 15 minutes; a taxi to Spianada is roughly €15 by day or €20 between 00:00 and 05:00 (cfu-airport.gr).
Airport bus: route, fare, frequency
Astiko KTEL Kerkyras Line 15 links the airport with the Green Bus terminal on Leoforos Eptanisou, San Rocco Square and the New Port. The stop is signed outside arrivals — buy a Zone A ticket (€1.30 at machines or kiosks, Aug 2026) before boarding; on-board purchase costs more by law (astikoktelkerkyras.gr).
Journey time to San Rocco is typically 15–20 minutes in normal traffic (cfu-airport.gr lists ~15 min). Services run through the day in season but timetables shrink in winter — download the current PDF from astikoktelkerkyras.gr before an early flight. The same ticket works if you stay on toward the port.
Taxi: flat rate and how to avoid trouble
Licensed taxis queue at the terminal exit 24/7. The airport transport page quotes roughly €15 into Corfu Town by day and about €20 between 00:00 and 05:00 when night surcharges apply (cfu-airport.gr, checked Aug 2026). Insist on the meter or agree a price before luggage goes in the boot.
Two problems recur: drivers quoting a flat “special airport rate” well above the meter, and refusing cards despite signage. Use the official rank, not touts inside the terminal. Uber operates taxi mode on Corfu if you prefer app booking with an upfront estimate.
Pre-booked transfers
Hotels and guesthouses often arrange fixed-price minibus or sedan pickups — ask when you book and confirm whether the fare is per vehicle or per person. Reputable operators meet you in arrivals with a name board; you pay the agreed amount, not a surprise “port fee” at the door.
Pre-booked transfers make sense for late flights, large groups or properties outside Corfu Town where meter taxis switch to out-of-city tariffs. Compare at least two quotes; we do not list individual companies because prices change by season — verify cancellation terms before paying a deposit.
Shared shuttle services occasionally appear on booking platforms for resort areas. They cost less than a private car but wait until the van fills — fine if you are not in a hurry, frustrating after a delayed flight.
Hire car and parking reality
Major rental desks sit in or beside the terminal — collect keys before you leave the hall. Corfu’s roads are narrow and busy in July–August; first-time visitors often prefer buses for town stays and hire only for multi-beach days.
Parking inside the UNESCO Old Town is scarce and permit-controlled. Hotels on the perimeter usually offer drop-off; expect to pay for municipal garages or open lots at Garitsa and the port. Fuel is sold by the litre in euros at stations along the main coast road — check locally for current pump prices.
Return the car with a full tank unless your contract includes a prepaid fuel option. Allow extra time when dropping off before an international flight — the rental return lane is separate from the passenger terminal.
Arriving after midnight
Line 15 may not run after the last published departure — check astikoktelkerkyras.gr for the exact time on your date. When buses stop, taxis are the practical option; night fares to Spianada run about €20 under the 00:00–05:00 surcharge window (cfu-airport.gr, Aug 2026).
Pre-book a transfer if you land after 01:00 and your hotel is outside town. Uber taxi mode may still show cars, but supply thins after midnight — have a rank taxi or hotel pickup as backup. ATMs in arrivals usually work, but carry some euro notes for a meter taxi if card payment fails.
Getting back to the airport
Line 15 from San Rocco or the port reaches CFU on the same Zone A €1.30 ticket (Astiko KTEL Kerkyras, Aug 2026). Allow 20–30 minutes plus check-in time — summer traffic on the coast road can delay buses and taxis alike.
Taxis from Spianada to the airport mirror inbound fares (~€15 by day, cfu-airport.gr). Radio taxis and Uber can be booked for early-morning departures when buses have not started. If you rented a car, follow signs to “Departures” and fuel up before returning the vehicle.
For international flights, Greece recommends arriving two hours before departure — three in peak August. The terminal is compact; security queues are usually shorter than at Athens, but Easter and August weekends still pack out.
Airport questions
How much is a taxi from CFU to Corfu?
Expect roughly €15 into Corfu Town by day and about €20 between 00:00 and 05:00 when night surcharges apply (cfu-airport.gr, checked Aug 2026). Use the official rank, insist on the meter or agree a price first, and keep small euro notes in case cards are refused.
Is there a bus from CFU airport?
Yes — Astiko KTEL Line 15 links the airport with San Rocco, the port and the Green Bus terminal. A Zone A ticket costs €1.30 at machines or kiosks (Aug 2026, astikoktelkerkyras.gr). Journey time is typically 15–20 minutes; download the current timetable before early or late flights.
How long does it take to get from the airport to Corfu?
About 15–20 minutes by bus or taxi to San Rocco and Spianada in normal traffic — CFU is only 3 km from town (cfu-airport.gr). Add time if your hotel is in a resort outside Corfu Town or if you arrive during an August traffic peak.
Is there a train or metro to CFU?
No. Corfu has no passenger rail or metro. Line 15 blue bus, taxis and pre-booked transfers are the standard options from Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport. Inter-island travel is by ferry from Corfu port, not from the airport.