Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Corfu is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 13 London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 05:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:55 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGW to CFU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Corfu (and maybe even some other great corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LGW and CFU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
ر.ق. 162 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 322. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to CFU.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to CFU by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CFU:
Pick up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and explore Corfu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Corfu. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CFU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Corfu, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey about 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
