Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to CFU start at 07:00 — the first with easyJet. The latest departure is at 17:10 with Jet2. In total, there are three weekly Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EDI to CFU flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. When you're ready to start your Corfu holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Greece:
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and CFU include:
London Luton Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is Rs12,318. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs25,705. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to CFU by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to CFU.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CFU:
Hit the road running by picking up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar to explore Corfu and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving 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 about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Corfu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport for August if you want to explore Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CFU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions 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. No visit is complete without checking out Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
