Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Corfu is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Your BCN to CFU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Corfu — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and CFU:
Palese Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is ج.م. 1,554. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 4,330. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to CFU by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CFU:
Pick up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Corfu. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Corfu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat 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.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to CFU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. No trip is complete without experiencing Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
