Popular Airport | Mytilene Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 573 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Kerkyra City Center
Corfu Intl. - Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl. - Capodistrias Intl. Airport
Since the distance between Corfu International Airport and city center is about 2 kilometers, it is possible to reach the airport in a very short time. You can get on a taxi. If you rent a car, you can deliver it at the airport. If you want to use a means of public transportation, there are 2 bus routes going to the airport. Don’t hesitate to ask help from your hotel. The people in the city are very kind to tourists.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in Corfu or you can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. You can reach the airport in a short time for a very affordable fare. You can also give some tip to the taxi driver. This amount can be 5-10% of the total fare.
Car Rental
You should follow the route 25 in order to reach the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport in about 10 minutes.
Bus
The bus routes 5 and 6 departing from the city center carry passengers to the airport. The travel lasts about 10 minutes.
Airport Information
The airport, which is also known as Ioannis Capodistiras International Airport and shortly referred to as Corfu Airport among the public, is located just 2 kilometers of Corfu city center. to the south. Established in 1937, the airport also offers service for international flights since 1965. The airport becomes very busy together with the increase in the number of tourists coming to the city between April and October. There is also a large lounge at the airport, which offers a great view for its passengers during take offs and landings thanks to its location along the coastline. You can eat or drink something in the café/bar located at the airport. You can also do some shopping by visiting the duty-free shop.
Transportation to Mytilini City Center from Airport
Mytilene Intl. Airport
Odysseas Elytis Airport is just 8 km from Mytilini city center so transportation from the airport is quite easy. There are bus services, taxis, transfer services, as well as car rental companies.
Bus
When you get out of the airport terminal, you can find out the bus stop for Mytilini city center bus by asking the bus ticket office, where you should get your ticket. You can reach the city center in 10 to 15 minutes with the bus.
Taxi
Taxis are easiest and most reliable way to get from Odysseas Elytis Airport to Mytilini city center. It’s very practical to reach Mytilini city center without waiting for a bus in 10 minutes by using a taxi privately or by sharing with others. If you bargain with the taxi drivers then you might end up paying quite a reasonable price.
Rental
As of 2016, there are currently two different car rental companies in Odysseas Elytis Airport. You can reach Mytilini city center in around 10 or 15 minutes with a rental car. If you want to, you can keep using the car during your holiday, if not, then you can return the car once you’ve reached the center.