Corfu travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Corfu with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Corfu.

Corfu travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Corfu with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Corfu - quick facts
Flight time✝ 3.5 hours
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Greek
Currency Euro
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Corfu tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Corfu travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Corfu from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Corfu.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Corfu travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Corfu with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Corfu, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Corfu covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Corfu with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Corfu FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Corfu including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Greece?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Greece. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Corfu from the UK?

The flight time to Corfu from the UK is typically 3.5 hours.

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What is the time difference between Corfu and the UK?

The time difference between Corfu and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Corfu?

The main language spoken in Corfu is Greek.

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What is the currency in Corfu?

The currency in Corfu is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in Corfu?

Corfu uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Corfu?

They drive on the right side of the road in Corfu.

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