Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your HER to CFU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HER and CFU include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is 35 €. A return plane ticket is currently 92 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HER to CFU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HER to CFU.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Book a hotel close to CFU if you're on a late Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and explore Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Corfu. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Corfu, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to CFU in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Corfu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres south-east of Corfu, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.