Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Helsinki and Corfu follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to CFU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HEL and CFU:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Krakow Airport
Vilnius Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
Currently, C$106 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$283. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to CFU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
Consider booking a hotel near CFU if you're catching a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Corfu Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and explore beyond Corfu's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Corfu Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Corfu Airport to the centre of Corfu has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Corfu in March.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Corfu 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).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to CFU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Corfu, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Thessaloniki is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. No trip is complete without seeing Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.