Travelling from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Corfu.
Flights from CFU to ATH start at 00:20 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 48 weekly Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CFU to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for CFU to ATH flights, with 82.69% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CFU and ATH:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Naples International Airport
M.R. Stefanik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Rs4,763 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs9,525. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from CFU to ATH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CFU to ATH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CFU arrive on schedule 81.97% of the time.
Central Corfu to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to CFU:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Before locking in your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CFU to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.
