Flying from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is 50 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Corfu are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your SKG to CFU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Corfu (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SKG and CFU:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
£13 is the lowest price for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Return flights start from £26. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SKG to CFU, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SKG to CFU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 11 miles from central Thessaloniki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're landing on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CFU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and experience more of Corfu and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is approximately 2 miles from the centre of Corfu. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Corfu in February.
When booking your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKG to CFU in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 230 miles south-east of Corfu, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 170 miles north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.