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This page contains information that I thought would be useful for people who are used to booking "package holidays" and are not too sure about how to book flights and other things independently. I have gone "independent" for many years and it really is very easy to do, provided you know a few basics. If you have any questions that are not answered here then just contact me and I will do my best to answer them.
 

Flights

STOP PRESS: EasyJet to fly direct to Corfu from Gatwick. See details here.

There are two type of flights that are available - Scheduled flights which are operated by Airline companies and can be booked direct with the Airline or through their agents. To get to Corfu using scheduled flights you can fly to Athens and then get an internal flight from Athens to Corfu. Several airlines fly to Athens and Corfu and they are shown here.  Scheduled flights fly all year and are the only way to get to Corfu by air in the winter months. You can also fly to Italy then travel to Corfu by ferry all year round (see below).

The other type of flights (and the cheapest usually) to get are chartered. This is where a travel company uses their own planes and the aim of the exercise is to completely fill the plane. These flights are used by tour operators in conjunction with accommodation to form "package holidays". However, there are always seats on the planes available for "flight only" bookings. These seats are sold to ensure that the flights are completely full and can be extremely cheap, particularly at the beginning and the end of the season. These seats are sold by flight agents, a few of which are shown here. Once confirmed, the seats on the flight are yours. It is always advisable however to check-in early so that you can get your preferred seats.  Chartered flights to Corfu operate from May to October and are available from most main UK airports. There are also limited charter flights at Christmas and Easter details of these can be found here.

Flights/Ferries

There are other alternative ways to travel to Corfu. Ryanair the budget airline fly from Stansted and Liverpool in the UK daily to three Italian towns which have ferries to Corfu. Their prices are staggeringly cheap if booked early, particularly if you take advantage of their special offers. I travel this way often and have paid as little as 0.01p each way!! Of course taxes make it a bit more in total! Easyjet fly from Stansted, Gatwick, Bristol and East Midlands in the UK to Venice (Marco Polo) daily. Click on the links to decide which route is best for you.

Xmas & Easter Flights

Sue at Castaway Travel in Acharavi, Corfu can take bookings for the special charter flights that are laid on for the Christmas and Easter period. More information can be found here

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