What you pay from Corfu Airport is set by how far across the island your resort is. Corfu taxis are regulated under the Greek national taxi tariff, and a rate card is displayed in every licensed cab. This guide does not print a fare table for the island: no official airport price list is published that we could verify, and the figures circulating on travel sites disagree with each other. Ask the driver or the rank attendant to confirm the fare to your resort before you load the luggage — and expect legitimate extras for bags and for night-time journeys, which are set in the tariff rather than invented on the spot.
So instead of a fare table that would be wrong by next season, here is the thing that actually determines your price — the distance and the drive:
To Corfu Town (2 km)
A five-minute hop, and by far the cheapest ride here. The Blue Bus (Line 15) links the airport with San Rocco Square in Corfu Town and the port. The fare is 1.10 EUR if you buy before boarding, or 1.70 EUR from the driver (Astiko KTEL Kerkyras). Buses are infrequent — roughly every 30-60 minutes — do not run late at night, and only serve Corfu Town, not the resorts. Fares are revised periodically, so check the operator before you travel.
To Gouvia / Dassia / Ipsos (10-15 km north)
Popular resort areas, a straightforward 15-20 minute drive from the airport.
To Paleokastritsa (25 km west)
The road winds through the island's interior and takes about 35-45 minutes.
To Acharavi / Roda / Sidari (30-40 km north)
The farthest popular destinations, 45-60 minutes by road.
To Benitses / Moraitika / Messonghi (15-25 km south)
The southern coastal road is relatively straight compared to the northern routes.
To Kavos (45 km south)
The far southern tip of the island. Allow 50-60 minutes.
Factors that affect the price
Time of day: the Greek taxi tariff includes a higher night rate, so a late arrival costs more than the same trip by day. Transfer companies may or may not apply a night surcharge — check at booking.
Luggage: the Greek taxi tariff allows a legitimate per-item charge for heavier bags, so a luggage extra on the fare is not a driver inventing money. Oversized items like sports equipment may cost more again. Transfer quotes normally assume standard tourist luggage — declare anything unusual at booking.
Vehicle size: a standard sedan is the default. Minivan transfers cost more but are necessary for larger groups or heavy luggage — the quote at booking will tell you exactly how much more.
Season: Prices are fairly consistent between taxi and transfer options. However, during peak season you may find transfer prices slightly higher due to demand.
Is a taxi or transfer cheaper?
For short trips to Corfu Town, a taxi is usually the cheaper option. Over longer distances the two converge. The difference is not usually about money — it is about whether you want to wait in a queue or walk straight to a waiting car, and whether you want the price settled before you fly.
Budget option
The Blue Bus (Line 15) to Corfu Town is the cheapest way to leave the airport at 1.10 EUR bought before boarding, or 1.70 EUR from the driver (Astiko KTEL Kerkyras). From Corfu Town you can connect to Green Bus services that reach resorts across the island. Even with the connection it is a fraction of a taxi — but services are infrequent, buses are not designed for heavy luggage, and the total travel time to distant resorts could be 2+ hours.