Travelling from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is located in Corfu. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to CFU. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Chicago to CFU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
ORD is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and CFU are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to CFU? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Book a hotel near CFU if you have a late flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
From Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, Corfu is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 8 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 18 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, C$521 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$811. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Chicago to CFU, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Corfu in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Chicago to CFU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 13ºC.
More about Corfu
Start your Corfu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Corfu is to visit its most popular sights. Essential stops include Old Fortress, The Liston and Spianada Square.
Complete your Corfu trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Chicago to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Corfu and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.
