Checked offer from Corfu to Athens: Flight, about 1h, from €42.
One option to get from Corfu to Athens
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Practical tips
Just like summer ferries, flights from Corfu fill up in July and August. Reserve as soon as your dates are fixed, especially if you have an onward boat or hotel booked in Athens, so you are not left without a seat.
Unlike ferries, which leave from Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrio, this flight lands at Athens' main international airport. There is no port to confuse. Just confirm the arrival airport on your booking, then plan your onward journey from there.
If you plan to take a ferry to the islands after landing, look at the departure port on your ferry ticket before booking the flight. Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio are in different places, so choose a flight time that leaves a generous buffer.
The cheapest fares often include only a small cabin bag. If you travel with a backpack or suitcase for a multi-island trip, compare fare conditions before paying, so a baggage fee at the airport does not cancel out your saving.
Delays can happen in any season. If you have a ferry, train or coach the same day, avoid the tightest schedule and choose a flexible fare when possible. Arriving in Athens the day before an important departure is the safest choice.
The journey experience
Corfu sits in the Ionian Sea, far from Athens, and the real question is how to cross the country without losing a day. If you are travelling without a car, the flight is the option to look at first. The comparison table on this page shows duration and price side by side, so you can see at a glance whether it suits your trip.
The flight links Corfu's airport with Athens' main international airport. It is a short, comfortable hop: you check in, board and land in the capital with no change on another island and no dependence on sea conditions. The main thing to check is the baggage allowance, because cheaper fares often include only a small cabin bag. Book online and you get instant confirmation, which is reassuring in busy months.
Most of the usual Greek travel worries ease with a flight. There is no timetable that changes with the season for a boat, no guessing between Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio, and no crossing cancelled by strong winds. You simply arrive at one airport. If you continue to the Cyclades or Crete by ferry, check which Athens port your next boat leaves from before you book, and leave a comfortable buffer between landing and departure. In July and August, book early.
Frequently asked questions — Corfu → Athens
Flights from Corfu to Athens start from €42, and typical fares go up to €57. Prices vary with the date, the season and how early you book, so summer travellers should reserve ahead. Also check what the fare includes, especially baggage, before you pay.
The flight takes about 1 h to 1 h 15. That is the time in the air only, so remember to add time for getting to the airport, check-in and security, and for reaching your hotel or next station or port after landing in Athens.
For this route, the option listed on this page is the flight, which is the one to compare first if you want to save time and avoid a long journey. With a duration of about 1 h to 1 h 15 and fares from €42, it suits most independent travellers.
With the flight listed here, you travel between Corfu and Athens without stopping on another island. You check in at Corfu's airport and land in Athens. Always read the details of your booking to confirm the itinerary before you pay.
The flight leaves from Corfu's airport, not from a port, and lands at Athens' main international airport. This means you do not have to choose between Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio for this trip. If you then take a ferry, check that boat's departure port.
Why visit Athens?
- ✓ Explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon at opening time to beat the crowds and the midday heat
- ✓ Wander the Acropolis Museum, with its glass floors over active excavations and the Parthenon Gallery
- ✓ Get lost in the Plaka and Anafiotika alleys, a whitewashed island-style village below the Acropolis
- ✓ Taste souvlaki, loukoumades and fresh produce at the Varvakios Central Market and in Psyrri tavernas
- ✓ Watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill or take a half-day trip to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
When to visit Athens?
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — warm, sunny days, fewer crowds and no extreme summer heat
What to do in Athens?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Athens?
Allow 3 days to cover Athens properly: day one for the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and Plaka; day two for the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki, Thissio and the National Archaeological Museum; day three for a day trip to Cape Sounion or the Saronic islands. With only 2 days, skip the day trip and start at the Acropolis at opening time to beat the heat and the crowds. With 4 or 5 days, add Delphi or Nafplio.
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