Is Corfu Airport very big?

Corfu International Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” – CFU is a government-owned airport with a length of 2,373m on the Greek island of Corfu, serving scheduled and charter flights.



Corfu International Airport (CFU), also known as "Ioannis Kapodistrias," is not a large airport by global standards, but it is one of the busiest regional hubs in Greece. In 2025, it handled approximately 4.6 million passengers, a significant volume for an island airport. The facility features a single runway that is famously short and surrounded by water, making for dramatic landings and takeoffs. While the terminal has undergone modernization and expansion under Fraport Greece to include more check-in counters, gates, and retail options, it can still feel quite crowded and "small" during the peak summer months of July and August when dozens of charter flights arrive daily from across Europe. The airport is primarily seasonal, with a vast majority of its traffic occurring between May and October. Despite its modest physical footprint, it offers essential amenities like duty-free shopping, several cafes, and car rental services, ensuring it can handle the intense "holiday rush" that defines the Greek summer tourism season.

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