Corfu Airport will be closed to all flights, private ones included, from 20 to 28 January 2027 while the runway is rebuilt. Outside that window, private jet charter at Corfu Airport works on a drop-and-go basis in summer.
The runway is 2,373 metres, and a landing slot and parking permission are both required. Slot timings are strictly enforced, and parking is very limited.
Charter-A plans around those limits from the first conversation, so you know whether your aircraft stays or repositions before you commit. Closure dates and ground-time rules are checked against your dates before we quote.
Flying privately to Corfu
The airport is open 24 hours, apart from the runway closure of 20 to 28 January 2027. Runway 16/34 is 2,373 metres of asphalt. In summer a landing slot and parking permission are both required. The two overnight stands are usually given to airlines, so private aircraft normally drop passengers and park elsewhere. A small private-aviation lounge with security, customs and immigration is available, and its use is mandatory for all private and business flights. It is charged at about EUR 2,000 plus VAT per passenger-carrying landing or take-off. Tow bars are available. No named handling agent is listed, so Charter-A confirms handling at booking.
Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias) airport guide
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| Location | Corfu Airport, Corfu Town |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LGKR · IATA CFU |
| Region | Ionian Islands (Corfu), Greece |
| Nearest city | Corfu Town |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. All flights are suspended 20–28 Jan 2027 (runway reconstruction). |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – in the private-aviation lounge |
| Runway | 16/34 – 2,373 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — summer drop-and-go; very limited parking |
| Private terminal | Small separate private-aviation lounge with security, customs and immigration; use is mandatory for all private and business flights. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | cfu-airport.gr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (cfu-airport.gr, universalweather.com, ops.group, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Corfu Town
Corfu Town is the island's centre, with its old fortresses and narrow streets, and the airport is on the edge of it. Beyond the town lie the beaches, the olive-covered hills and the north-east coast that many visitors head for. Charter-A will confirm transfer times to your villa or harbour when we plan the ground side.
Private jet flight times to Corfu
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,100 nm · 2,030 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 1,225 nm · 2,270 km | 3 hr 45 min | 3 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,345 nm · 2,490 km | 4 hr 05 min | 3 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 935 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 725 nm · 1,340 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Nice | 620 nm · 1,150 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Corfu is a sector of about 1,100 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Corfu: your questions answered
Is Corfu Airport closed in January 2027?
Yes. All commercial and private flights are suspended from 20 to 28 January 2027 for runway reconstruction. Charter-A will tell you if your dates are affected and suggest timing around it.
Do private flights have to use the lounge at Corfu?
Yes. The small private-aviation lounge, with security, customs and immigration, is mandatory for private and business flights. It is charged at about EUR 2,000 plus VAT per passenger-carrying landing or take-off.
Can a private jet park at Corfu in summer?
Only with permission, and space is very limited. The overnight stands usually go to airlines, so the aircraft normally drops you and parks elsewhere until the return leg.
Can a private jet land at Corfu Airport?
Yes, on the 2,373-metre runway, with a landing slot and parking permission in summer. Slot timings are strictly enforced, and Charter-A arranges both requests. We confirm both at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Corfu by private jet?
About 3 hr 25 min in a light jet and 2 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,100 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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