Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
The timezone in Corfu is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Riyadh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RUH to CFU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and CFU:
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 573 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,191. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to CFU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to CFU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon 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 and explore beyond Corfu's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Corfu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport for August if you want to go to Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CFU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Corfu. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are highlights.
