Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Corfu one hour ahead of Alicante.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to CFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and CFU:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
74 € is the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Return flights start at 148 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ALC to CFU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Landing cheap flights from ALC to CFU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the flights that depart from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Consider booking a hotel near CFU if you're catching a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Corfu and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to central Corfu has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Corfu. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport for August if you'd like to visit Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to CFU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Corfu. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, head for Thessaloniki, roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key reasons to visit.