Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is 3 hours 16 minutes. Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu 2 hours ahead of London.
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport start at 05:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is the 23:45 service with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly services from LGW to CFU.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Corfu (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Choose from the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and CFU include:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Greece, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to CFU.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is $78. The cheapest price for a return flight is $125. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from LGW to CFU.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from LGW to CFU. You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to the centre of Corfu is about 8 minutes in a car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 18 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Corfu in February.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22 ºC and 30 ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6 ºC and 13 ºC. Search for flight tickets from LGW to CFU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Corfu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Corfu right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from LGW to CFU:
Old Fortress and The Liston are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Corfu travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Spianada Square.
Complete your Corfu trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Corfu holiday.