Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu is nine hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SYD to CFU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a sought-after stop between SYD and CFU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
$704 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,387. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to CFU, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Reserve a hotel near CFU if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and discover Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Corfu. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport for August if you'd like to explore Corfu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to CFU in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another major 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.