Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Corfu is nine hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MEL to CFU flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to tour another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a popular stop between MEL and CFU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight is £396. A return ticket is currently £712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to CFU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to CFU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Grab an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car and explore Corfu and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, VOLTA and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is approximately 2 miles from central Corfu. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Corfu in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport for August if you want to visit Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CFU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Corfu, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 230 miles south-east to Athens to check off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 170 miles north-east of Corfu, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
