Corfu
International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias
IATA: CFU
ICAO: LGKR
Corfu Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias
Corfu International Airport (CFU) is the main airport on the Greek island of Corfu. It is located about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) south of the city center of Corfu Town. The airport is named after Ioannis Kapodistrias, a distinguished Corfiot diplomat and the first governor of Greece.
Location
Corfu International Airport is located about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) south of the city center of Corfu Town.
Rank and quality
Corfu International Airport is ranked as a 3-star airport by Skytrax. It has received numerous awards for its quality of service, including the "Best Airport in Greece" award from Skytrax in 2018.
Statistics and average of passengers
In 2022, Corfu International Airport handled over 2 million passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 5,000.
Distance from the center of the city of Corfu
Corfu International Airport is located about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) south of the city center of Corfu Town.
Facilities
Corfu International Airport has a wide range of facilities for passengers, including:
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Duty-free shops
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Restaurants and cafes
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Bars and lounges
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Currency exchange bureaus
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ATMs
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Business centers
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Medical facilities
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Play areas for children
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Free Wi-Fi
Civil aviation systems
Corfu International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:
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Air traffic control systems
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Landing systems
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Navigation systems
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Security systems
Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle
Corfu International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:
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Wide-body aircraft
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Narrow-body aircraft
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Regional aircraft
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Cargo Aircraft
History
Corfu International Airport was opened in 1937. It was originally built to serve the military. The airport was opened to commercial flights in 1946. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.
Aircraft fees
Corfu International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:
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Landing fees
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Takeoff fees
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Parking fees
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Passenger fees
Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft
Corfu International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:
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Passenger handling services
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Baggage handling services
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Cargo handling services
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Aircraft maintenance services
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Catering services
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Ground transportation services
Owner and Operator
Corfu International Airport is owned by the Greek Government and operated by Fraport Greece.
Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Corfu and the cost
There are a number of ways to get to Corfu International Airport from the center of Corfu, including:
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By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Corfu to the airport is approximately €15-20.
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By bus: The bus runs from the center of Corfu to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2.
The Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
Corfu International Airport has one fixed base operator (FBO):
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Jet Aviation
Statistics
In 2022, Corfu International Airport handled over 2 million passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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France
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Italy
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Spain
The airline market share at Corfu International Airport is as follows:
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Aegean Airlines: 40%
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Ryanair: 20%
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EasyJet: 10%
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Lufthansa: 5%
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British Airways: 5%
The airline alliance market share at Corfu International Airport is as follows:
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Star Alliance: 40%
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Oneworld: 20%
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SkyTeam: 20%