All information about Corfu Airport
Corfu International Airport (CFU) is the most popular way of reaching the island. It exceeded serving 3 million passengers annually before COVID-19.
You can find Corfu airport three kilometres from the island’s capital, Kerkyra. Conveniently located in the middle of the island, it is easy to reach holiday resorts in the north or south of the island at roundabout times.
Corfu Airport (CFU), “Ioannis Kapodistrias”
Corfu airport is named after Ioannis Kapodistiras, the first governor of Greece, born on the island.
Most of the visitors to the island who arrive by plane start their holidays straight away by hiring a car at Corfu Airport. Rolandos Airport’s car hire office is located just 300 meters away from arrivals, and this means no time waste. Our representative will attend to you personally and provide you with your rental car immediately.
On this page, you can find helpful information regarding Corfu airport, what to do here, and the nearby area.
Shopping at Corfu airport
There are a few shops to visit while waiting to board at the airport departures area. There are shops for newspapers, magazines, books, tobacco products, souvenirs, other traveller products, and Corfu local products.
You can also find Duty-free shops in Corfu airport departures. Here, you can buy tax-free fragrances, beauty products, chocolates, traditional local products, toys, electronics, tobacco, and spirits. Moreover, you can find sunglasses, watches, jewellery, and more traveller’s accessories.
Finally, at Corfu airport, you will find a wide range of food and beverage shops to dine at or enjoy a snack before you depart or after arriving on the island.
Corfu airport is just a minute’s drive from Corfu town, Kerkyra. There, you can find the Corfu flea market with many local products.
Where to park at Corfu airport
Public parking is on the left, just 100 meters from the airport’s building. However, with Rolandos, you do not have to search or pay for parking when returning your rental car at Corfu airport. Our representative will expect you, so you can unload your luggage and go. No queues, no waiting. [Due to the continuous improvement of the airport, parking location may have changed. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more information]
Where to eat near Corfu airport
There are a few quality options if you are looking for a restaurant or fast food close to the airports. Kanoni is a sub-urban area on the hill next to the airport’s runway. Enjoy a meal, snack, or drink while watching aeroplanes landing and taking off. Our favourite location is Cafe Kanoni, which offers a fantastic view of Mouse Island.
Where to stay near Corfu airport
If you have an early flight to catch and prefer to stay close to the airport, there are plenty of options. The closest hotel to Corfu airport is Hotel Bretagne, just 150 meters away. Moreover, you can find additional quality options nearby, like the Mon Repos Palace and Corfu Palace hotels in Garitsa Bay or the Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel in the Kanoni area.
