Corfu International Airport – CFU
Corfu International Airport is located in Garitsa, Corfu, Greece. It serves the Greek Island of Corfu and is owned by the Greek government. It is operated by Fraport Greece, a German transportation company. Working under the IATA code CFU, the airport serves as the focus city for Ryanair, Ellinair, and Aegean Airlines. It sits at an elevation of 6 feet above mean sea level. There is one asphalt runway and it measures 7,785 feet. In 2018, CFU handled more than 3.3 million passengers and 26,303 aircraft movements.
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The airport was founded in 1937. It served as a base for German and Italian forces during the Second World War. It was during this period that the runway length was extended and later opened for commercial use. In the 1960s, it became an international airport. When many of the airports in Greece were privatized, Corfu International Airport was one of the airports handed to Fraport Greece in 2017. Renovations and upgrades are planned for CFU. Some of the busiest airlines that serve Corfu International Airport include Ryanair, TUI Airways, and Ellinair. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Sarande, Kerika, Alepou, and Potamos.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many great hotels found in the area served by Corfu International Airport. Some of the properties found nearest the airport include the Ariti Grand Hotel Corfu and the Divani Corfu Palace. Both of these are found less than a mile from the airport, and offer luxurious services and accommodation to their guests. Another nearby property is the 5-star Corfu Palace.
