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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.
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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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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Corfu weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  13 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  14 |
13 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  15 |
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 22 |
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The Corfu weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Corfu Town.
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.
- UK traveller advice for Corfu - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Corfu - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Safe travel advisories for Corfu - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Corfu - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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
FCDO travel advice
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.
- Vaccines & medicines for Corfu - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Corfu - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Corfu - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
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
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.
- Travellers' health for Corfu - Ministry of Health, Greece
- Coronavirus timeline in Corfu - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Corfu - Hellenic Republic Travel Advice
Corfu travel features
Do you want to learn more about Corfu? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Corfu.
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.
Flights to Corfu
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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