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Pet-Friendly Transport in Corfu, Bus, Ferry & CFU Airport

🇬🇷Corfu, Greece·Updated 13 June 2026

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Corfu Town walks end-to-end in 20 minutes. Beyond, the New Port handles the daily Igoumenitsa ferry (1h30 to the Greek mainland) and the overnight Brindisi/Bari lines to Italy, the KTEL Astiko urban buses and Iperastiko regional buses reach every village, and Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) is 2 km south of the centre.

Corfu Airport (CFU) Aegean / SKY Express

Corfu International Airport Ioannis Kapodistrias, 2 km south of the centre on a single runway between the Halikiopoulos lagoon and the sea. Year-round Aegean and SKY Express flights to Athens; summer charter and low-cost flights to most major EU hubs.

🐾 Aegean and SKY Express accept dogs in cabin under 8 kg (carrier included) for a fixed fee around 50 EUR per leg. Larger dogs travel in hold; book at least 48h ahead.

💡 Bus 15 (KTEL Astiko) runs from the airport to central Corfu (1.70 EUR, small dogs in carrier free), or taxi 10–15 EUR fixed fare to the Old Town. The proximity to town makes Corfu one of the easiest Greek airports with a dog.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

ANEK / Minoan Ferry Igoumenitsa

Daily 1h30 ferry between Corfu New Port and Igoumenitsa on the Greek mainland, operated by ANEK, Minoan and Kerkyra Lines hourly in summer. Accepts cars, motorhomes and foot passengers. The standard gateway from Athens (8h drive via Igoumenitsa) and from the Balkans.

🐾 Dogs allowed on outdoor decks (free or 5–10 EUR supplement). Pet cabins on overnight lines; not needed on the 1h30 day crossing.

💡 Buy tickets at the New Port booths or online; foot passenger 12 EUR, car 60–80 EUR. The Igoumenitsa-Athens KTEL bus connection is 8h, the road via Rio-Antirrio bridge is the only mainland option for Athens.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Brindisi / Bari Italy Ferry (Grimaldi, Ventouris)

Overnight ferry from Corfu New Port to Brindisi (8h) or Bari (10h) in Italy, operated mainly by Grimaldi Lines, Ventouris Ferries and Anek-Superfast. Carries cars, motorhomes and foot passengers. The Adriatic gateway between Greece and Italy without flying.

🐾 Pet-friendly cabins available (~30–60 EUR supplement, 6–10 per ship). Outdoor deck kennel cages free for foot/car passengers without cabin. Dogs leashed in public areas.

💡 Book the pet cabin at the same time as your ticket, they sell out in July–August. Bring familiar bedding and water bowl. The overnight crossing is the easiest way to bring a medium or large dog from Italy to Greece without flying.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Corfu has no metro or tram, KTEL Astiko urban buses (blue) and KTEL Iperastiko regional buses (green) cover all transit. The walled centre is fully walkable.
2.Corfu CFU airport is unusually close to the centre (2 km south), bus 15 (1.70 EUR) or taxi 10–15 EUR fixed.
3.Italy overnight ferry from Corfu is the standard non-flying route between southern Italy and Greece, far less stressful than flying for medium and large dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the Corfu–Igoumenitsa ferry?

Yes. ANEK, Minoan and Kerkyra Lines all accept leashed dogs on the outdoor decks of the 1h30 day crossing (free or 5–10 EUR supplement). No cabin is needed for such a short ride. Buy tickets at the New Port or online.

How do I get from Corfu airport to the centre with a dog?

Corfu CFU airport is only 2 km south of the centre. Bus 15 runs every 30 min to the central San Rocco square (1.70 EUR, small dogs in carrier free). Taxi 10–15 EUR fixed fare. Some pet-friendly Old Town hotels are walkable from the airport in 25 min.

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💡 Quick Tips

1.Corfu has no metro or tram, KTEL Astiko urban buses (blue) and KTEL Iperastiko regional buses (green) cover all transit. The walled centre is fully walkable.

2.Corfu CFU airport is unusually close to the centre (2 km south), bus 15 (1.70 EUR) or taxi 10–15 EUR fixed.

3.Italy overnight ferry from Corfu is the standard non-flying route between southern Italy and Greece, far less stressful than flying for medium and large dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog on the Corfu–Igoumenitsa ferry?

How do I get from Corfu airport to the centre with a dog?