Corfu by number
Expanse of Corfu: 592
Population: 100.071 inhabitants
Highest peak: 914 m -(2972 ft) Pantokratoras
How to reach Corfu
By boat: From Igoumenitsa and Patra. Crossings from Igoumenitsa take place on a daily basis. The duration of the trip is approximately 1.5 hours and numerous itineraries are available during the day.
By plane: “Ioannis Capodistrias” Corfu’s International airport receives flights from Athens, Preveza and Thessaloniki all year round. During the tourist season (approximately May to September) it also receives flights from many European cities, Dubai and Tel Aviv. The airport is located about 3 km away from Corfu Town and you can reach it by public bus, by car, or by taxi. A bus station lies close to the airport’s entrance.
By bus: From Athens to Igoumenitsa there are daily departures. The distance from Athens to Igoumenitsa is about 470 km and the trip lasts 5-6 hours. There are also daily departures from Salonica Bus terminal to Igoumenitsa. The trip from Salonica to Igoumenitsa is about 330 kmand lasts 4 hours. From Igoumenitsa you must take the Ferry-Boat to Corfu Town or Lefkimi
Useful Telephone Numbers
Police 26610 39509, 30188
Hospital 26610 45811,45812 – 45815
Port Authority 26610 39918, 32655
Post Office 26610 39604
Town Hall 26610 39428