VISITING CORSICA- HOW TO GET THERE

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Fly or sail to Corsica, one of Europe’s top destinations, famous for its unique blend of pristine beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, rich cultural heritage, and mouth-watering cuisine.

The quickest way to get to the island is by plane. Corsica’s four airports are served by various European carriers providing scheduled services or charter flights operating in season.

If you prefer to travel by ferry, several lines offer year-round crossings from numerous French and Italian ports to Corsica’s principal cities.

Compare all your travel options to find which type of transportation best suits your needs.

Flight and ferry timetable information in this post is updated annually at the beginning of each year

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BY AIR

WHICH AIRLINES FLY TO CORSICA?

• Air Corsica
• Air France
• Air Mountain
• Austrian Airlines
• British Airways
• Chalair Aviation
• EasyJet
• Edelweiss Air
• Eurowings
• Lufthansa
• Luxair
• Norwegian Air
• Ryanair
• Transavia Airlines
• Volotea

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WHAT ARE CORSICA’S 4 AIRPORTS AND WHICH DESTINATIONS DO THEY SERVE?

1. BASTIA PORETTA AIRPORT (BIA)

Northeast Corsica

tel. 0033 495 545454

Austria: Vienna (Air Corsica 14/06/26 – 30/09/26, Austrian Airlines 02/06/26 – 29/09/26)

Belgium: Brussels Charleroi (Air Corsica 04/04/26 – 24/10/26)

Denmark: Copenhagen (Norwegian Air 02/05/26 – 17/10/26)

France: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 01/04/26 – 31/10/26), Biarritz (Transavia 18/07/26 – 05/09/26), Bordeaux (EasyJet 04/04/26 – 31/10/26, Volotea 02/04/26 – 24/10/26), Brest (Volotea 11/04/26 – 24/10/26), Caen (Volotea 11/04/26 – 24/10/26), Dole (Air Corsica 22/05/26 – 29/09/26), Lille (Volotea 11/04/26 – 24/10/26), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, EasyJet 06/02/26 – 25/10/26, Volotea 04/04/26 – 24/10/26), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Transavia 18/07/26 – 05/09/26), Nantes (Transavia 04/04/26 – 24/10/26, Volotea 10/04/26 – 24/10/26), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris Beauvais (Volotea 16/04/26 – 22/10/26), Paris CDG (Air France 30/03/26 – 30/08/26), Paris Orly (Air Corsica, Air France year-round), Rennes (Air Corsica 02/07/26 – 22/10/26), Strasbourg (Volotea 09/04/26 – 24/10/26), Toulouse (Air Corsica year-round, Volotea 18/04/26 – 24/10/26)

Germany: Berlin (Eurowings 04/04/26 – 31/10/26), Cologne (Eurowings 04/04/26 – 31/10/26), Düsseldorf (Eurowings 25/04/26 – 31/10/26), Frankfurt (Lufthansa 29/03/26 – 24/10/26), Hanover (Eurowings 09/05/26 – 24/10/26), Munich (Lufthansa 04/04/26 – 24/10/26), Stuttgart (Eurowings 23/05/26 – 14/10/26)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 04/06/26 – 31/08/26)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 11/04/26 – 03/10/26)

Morocco: Oujda (Transavia 14/07/26 – 01/09/26)

Netherlands: Rotterdam (Transavia Airlines 17/04/26 – 23/10/26)

Sweden: Stockholm (Norwegian Air 02/05/26 – 17/10/26)

Switzerland: Basel-Mulhouse (EasyJet 01/04/26 – 31/10/26), Geneva (EasyJet 04/04/26 – 31/10/26)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 02/05/26 – 31/10/26)

2. CALVI AIRPORT SAINTE-CATHERINE (CLY)

North Corsica

tel. 0033 495 658888

Belgium: Brussels (Air Corsica 01/06/26 – 26/09/26)

France: Bordeaux (Volotea 30/03/26 – 24/10/26), Caen (Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26), Lille (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Lyon (Air Corsica 08/06/26 – 19/09/26, Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26, EasyJet 22/06/26 – 30/08/26), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26, EasyJet 22/06/26 – 29/08/26), Paris Orly (Air Corsica year-round, Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Toulouse (Air Corsica 15/06/26 – 19/09/26)

Germany: Munich (Air Corsica 22/06/26 – 13/09/26)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 06/04/26 – 03/10/26)

Switzerland: Geneva (EasyJet 22/06/26 – 19/09/26), Sion (Air Mountain 27/04/26 – 24/10/26), Zurich (Edelweiss 22/06/26 – 20/09/26)

3. FIGARI SOUTH CORSICA AIRPORT (FSC)

South Corsica

tel. 0033 495 711010

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica 30/03/26 – 23/10/26, Ryanair 30/03/26 – 10/10/26)

France: Biarritz (Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26), Bordeaux (Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26, Volotea 30/03/26 – 24/10/26), Brest (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Caen (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Lille (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Lyon (Air Corsica 30/03/26 – 24/10/26, Air France 29/06/26 – 29/08/26), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Transavia 23/03/26 – 24/10/26, Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris-Beauvais (Ryanair 30/03/26 – 23/10/26), Paris CDG (Air Frabce 30/03/26 – 30/08/26, EasyJet 06/04/26 – 27/09/26), Paris Orly (Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26), Toulouse (Air Corsica 06/04/26 – 19/09/26, Volotea 06/04/26 – 24/10/26)

Germany: Frankfurt (Lufthansa 04/05/26 – 24/10/26)

Italy: Milan Malpensa (Air Corsica 29/06/26 – 12/09/26), Milan Linate (EasyJet 22/06/26 – 29/08/26)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 06/04/26 – 15/09/26)

Switzerland: Geneva (EasyJet 13/04/26 – 31/10/26), Sion (Air Mountain 04/05/26 – 25/10/26), Zurich (Edelweiss Air 18/05/26 – 19/09/26)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 18/05/26 – 22/10/26), London Heathrow (British Airways 11/05/26 – 27/09/26)

4. AJACCIO NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (AJA)

West Corsica

tel. 0033 495 235656

Austria: Vienna (Air Corsica 07/06/26 – 04/10/26)

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica 04/04/26 – 24/10/26)

France: Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 30/03/26 – 01/11/26), Bordeaux (Air France 04/07/26 – 29/08/26, Volotea 02/04/26 – 24/10/26), Brest (Volotea 11/04/26 – 24/10/26), Brive-la-Gaillarde (Chalair Aviation 19/06/26 – 19/09/26), Caen (Volotea 11/04/26 – 24/10/26), Clermont-Ferrand (Air Corsica 16/04/26 – 01/10/26), Dole (Air Corsica 01/07/26 – 26/08/26), Lille (Volotea 09/04/26 – 24/10/26), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, Easyjet 30/03/26 – 25/10/26, Transavia 18/07/26 – 24/10/26, Volotea 04/04/26 – 24/10/26), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Volotea 18/04/26 – 24/10/26), Nantes (EasyJet 03/06//26 – 20/09/26, Transavia 04/04/26 – 24/10/26, Volotea 09/04/26 – 24/10/26), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (Air France 30/03/26 – 29/08/26, Easyjet 28/03/26 – 01/11/26), Paris Orly (Air France, Air Corsica year-round), Pau (Chalair Aviation 04/07/26 – 29/08/26), Rennes (Air Corsica 04/07/26 – 24/10/26, Transavia 18/07/26 – 05/09/26), Rodez (Volotea 19/04/26 – 18/10/26), Strasbourg (Volotea 09/04/26 – 24/10/26), Toulouse (Air Corsica year-round, Volotea 18/04/26 – 24/10/26)

Germany: Munich (Air Corsica 11/06/26 – 27/09/26)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 03/04/26 – 23/10/26)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 11/04/26 – 03/10/26)

Norway: Oslo (Norwegian Air 19/06/26 – 14/08/26)

Switzerland: Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 30/03/26 – 01/11/26), Geneva (EasyJet 02/04/26 – 01/11/26)

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ARE THERE DIRECT YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS TO CORSICA?

Yes, there are direct year-round connections to Corsica. Air Corsica and Air France offer daily flights throughout the year from French destinations, including Marseille, Nice, Paris Orly, Lyon, and Toulouse, to Corsican airports in Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, and Figari.

Other airlines provide seasonal and charter direct flights to and from Corsica’s four airports. For more information, visit the carrier’s website.

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WHICH AIRPORTS HAVE FLIGHTS TO CORSICA?

AUSTRIA : Vienna, BELGIUM : Brussels Chaleroi, DENMARK : Copenhagen, FRANCE : Bale-Mulhouse, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Brest, Brive-la-Gaillarde, Caen, Clermond-Ferrand, Dole, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, Nice, Paris Beauvais, Paris CDG, Paris Orly, Pau, Rennes, Rodez, Strasbourg, Toulouse, GERMANY : Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, ITALY : Milan, Rome, LUXEMBOURG : Luxembourg, NETHERLANDS : Rotterdam, MOROCCO : Oujda, NORWAY : Oslo, SWEDEN : Stockholm, SWITZERLAND : Basel-Mulhouse, Geneva, Sion, Zurich, UNITED KINGDOM : London Gatwick, London Heatheow

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ARE THERE DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THE UK TO CORSICA?

Yes, in season, there are direct flights from the UK to airports in Corsica. The journey takes around 2-2.5 hours. In 2026, you may choose from three connections between the locations:

• London Gatwick LGW – Bastia Poretta BIA (EasyJet 02/05/26 – 31/10/26)
• London Gatwick LGW – Figari South Corsica FSC (EasyJet 18/05/26 – 22/10/26)
• London Heathrow LHR – Figari South Corsica FSC (British Airways 11/05/26 – 27/09/26)

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DOES EASYJET FLY TO CORSICA?

Numerous airline companies offer connections to Corsica. EasyJet Airlines also serves all four Corsican airports – Bastia Poretta (BIA), Calvi Sainte-Catherine (CLY), Figari South Corsica (FSC), and Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA). Above, you will find a detailed overview of flight destinations with precise operating seasons.

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WHY ARE FLIGHTS TO CORSICA SO EXPENSIVE?

As the island’s economy relies heavily on seasonal tourism, the prices skyrocket in the summer months. Travelling to Corsica involves either a ferry ride or a flight- a high seasonal demand paired with limited transport options facilitates premium rates for these essential services.

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BY SEA

WHAT ARE CORSICA’S FERRY PORTS?

• Ajaccio
• Bastia
• Ile Rousse
• Porto Vecchio
• Propriano
• Bonifacio

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WHERE DO FERRIES TO CORSICA GO FROM?

Corsica has direct connections with major Mediterranean ports in France, Italy, and Sardinia. Numerous year-round crossings assure fast and comfortable travel between these destinations. Sailings are pricey, and fares fluctuate depending on the route, the travel period, and the chosen travel option.

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WHICH FERRY COMPANIES SERVE CORSICA AND WHAT ARE THE DEPARTURE PORTS?

Corsica Ferries : Nice, Toulon, Livorno, Piombino, Savona, Sète, Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci

Moby Lines : Genoa, Livorno, Sante Teresa di Gallura

Corsica Linea : Marseille

La Méridionale : Marseille

Ichnusa Lines : Sante Teresa di Gallura

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FERRY CROSSINGS TO CORSICA – ROUTES AND DATES

CORSICA FERRIES ( check this ferry booking guide )

• Livorno (Italy) – Bastia (year-round)
• Piombino (Italy) – Bastia (04/07/26 – 22/08/26)
• Savona (Italy) – Ile Rousse (26/05/26 – 24/10/26)
• Savona (Italy) – Bastia (14/02/26 – 22/10/26)
• Golfo Aranci (Sardinia) – Ajaccio (19/04/26 – 15/05/26)
• Porto Torres (Sardinia) – Ajaccio (13/04/26 – 02/11/26)
• Porto Torres (Sardinia) – Propriano (14/04/26 – 10/10/26)
• Nice (France) – Bastia (year-round)
• Nice (France) – Ile Rousse (02/05/26 – 03/10/26)
• Nice (France) – Ajaccio (01/08/26 – 22/08/26)
• Nice (France) – Propriano (15/08/26 – 22/08/26)
• Toulon (France) – Bastia (year-round)
• Toulon (France) – Ajaccio (year-round)
• Toulon (France) – Ile Rousse (11/04/26 – 24/10/26)
• Toulon (France) – Porto-Vecchio (26/04/26 – 17/10/26)
• Toulon (France) – Propriano (year-round, stopover in Ajaccio)
• Sète (France) – Ajaccio (18/04/26 – 25/10/26)
• Sète (France) – Ile Rousse (21/04/26 – 20/10/26)

MOBY LINES

• Livorno (Italy) – Bastia (23/05/26 – 30/09/26)
• Genoa (Italy) – Bastia (23/05/26 – 28/09/26)
• Sante Terresa di Gallura (Sardinia) – Bonifacio (year-round)

CORSICA LINEA / LA MERIDIONALE

• Marseille (France) – Bastia (year-round)
• Marseille (France) – Ajaccio (year-round)
• Marseille (France) – Ile Rousse (year-round)
• Marseille (France) – Propriano (year-round)

ICHNUSA LINES

• Sante Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) – Bonifacio (02/04/26 – 31/10/26)

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HOW LONG DOES THE FERRY RIDE TAKE?

The crossing duration differs depending on the route and the sailing time, as both day and overnight ferry trips are available with the operators.

• Corsica may be accessed by a 50-minute journey from Sante Teresa di Gallura in Sardinia.
• A day ride to the Italian ports of Livorno, Savona, and Genoa, or Nice and Toulon in France, takes from 4 to 6 hours.
• Marseille is reached in 9 hours.
• Trips carried out at night, such as the crossing to Marseille with Corsica Linea, last about 12 hours.

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WHAT ARE THE SERVICES ON BOARD?

CABINS

A range of services is at the passengers’ disposal on board.  For longer crossings, you may book a cabin equipped with a shower and WC at rates starting at €30 for daytime trips, while reclining seats are available from €8.

COMMUNAL AREAS

Relaxation areas benefit from cafeterias, bars, and restaurants, but also children’s playrooms or, as at Corsica Ferries, a small swimming pool.

PETS

If you are travelling with pets, check the policy and requirements directly with the carriers, as whilst Corsica Ferries allows dogs in public areas and offers pet-friendly cabins, Corsica Linea provides special kennel areas for animals other than guide or assistance dogs accompanying their master.

Timetables and cancellation policies may be verified with the operators on their website.

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BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY

As Corsica remains a popular destination visited by millions of tourists annually, the further in advance you buy your plane or ferry tickets, the cheaper they are. As a rule of thumb, the providers raise prices as seats and cabins fill up, so those who wait, unfortunately, pay more.

Availability is another factor, especially in summer, when access routes to the island are heavily used by tourists and locals alike. Early booking gives you a better choice of options and departure times, and for ferries, the possibility to secure a cabin or reclining seats. It also makes the rest of your planning easier, since you can arrange accommodation and car hire around fixed travel dates. July and August are the busiest months in Corsica, thus, for the most budget-friendly stay, plan as early as the beginning of the year.

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