Cheap flights to Corfu

Flights to Athens

Athens is served by the large Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, which sees flights arriving from cities across the world as well as all five of London's major airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and City. Frequent daily direct flights are operated by easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Whizz Air UK and Aegean. Direct flights to Athens take approximately 3.5 hours, while connecting routes can have combined flight times of up to five hours.

Which is the main airport in Athens?

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is located approximately 12 miles east of central Athens and is one of the busiest airports in Europe serving both business and leisure travellers. The airport, which has two terminals, is linked to the city by local trains and buses as well as the Athens Metro line. Its facilities include car parking, car rental desks, WiFi, toilets and showers, banking and currency services, children's play areas, passenger lounges and a wide choice of shops, bars and restaurants.

Which airlines offer flights to Athens?

Operators offering direct routes to Athens from London airports include easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Whizz Air UK and the Greek airline Aegean. Connecting routes are provided by Vueling, Norwegian, KLM and Aer Lingus among others.

Why travel by plane to Athens?

While it is possible to travel by bus or train from London to Athens, this often involves lengthy and complex routes, while direct flights to Athens from London take just 3.5 hours. All operators on routes to Athens have modern fleets of aircraft with comfortable interiors and a range of on-board facilities that include toilets, catering services and duty-free shopping – so it's a good way to travel.

Before you travel to Athens by plane - good to know!

The Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium are just some of the classic sights that should feature on a visit to Athens, while taking the funicular train to the top of Lycabettus Hill gives panoramic views over the city, with the blue Aegean Sea in the background. Away from the typical tourist sights, however, there are some more intriguing things to explore in Athens. Stroll through Syntagma Square Metro Station which is constructed in an old necropolis or discover just how clever the ancient Greeks were at the Tower of Winds or by viewing the amazing Antikythera Mechanism in the National Archaeological Museum.

How to Get to Corfu by Plane

There are numerous flights from the UK to Corfu, Greece from several airports. One of these is Manchester Airport, which is about 7.5 kilometres away from the city centre. The Stagecoach 43 bus operator regularly ferries passengers to and from the airport, while Thomson Airways is the main airline offering flights from the airport to Corfu. There are also flights from Newcastle Airport to Corfu mainly provided by Monarch Charter. The airport is about 10 kilometres from the city centre, with bus shuttle services being provided by bus numbers 76, 76A, 77, 77A, 78, 78E, and 79. That said, there are direct flights from Bradford Airport in Leeds to Corfu, with the main provider being Jet2. The airport is about 15 kilometres from Leeds, and LBA Airlink its primary bus service operator. There are also flights from Nottingham to Corfu through the East Midlands airport, which is 19 kilometres from Nottingham, mainly provided by Jet2. The main bus operator at the airport is Skylink. London Luton airport, which is about 18 kilometres away from the city centre also features flights to Corfu mainly offered by Monarch Airlines. That said, the main bus line operators at the airport are Green Line and EasyBus. All the aforementioned airports can be directly accessed by coach, bus, and taxi.

Corfu

Corfu is a beautiful Greek island on the Ionian Sea. It is bound to Greece's history, including its mythology and with a rich cultural heritage, magnificent historical monuments and a stunning landscape; it is definitely a great travel destination. Check out Spianáda, a square which features stunning 19th Century French architecture, concerts and cricket games. Listón is also a must visit. Its romantic backdrop was once a popular choice for aristocrats to stroll through the city.