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.

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BY AIR

WHICH AIRLINES FLY TO CORSICA?

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

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

— BASTIA PORETTA AIRPORT (BIA) —

http://bastia.aeroport.fr/en/ tel. 0033 495 545454

Belgium: Brussels Charleroi (Air Corsica 05/04/25 – 25/10/25)

Denmark: Copenhagen (Norwegian Air 03/05/25 – 27/09/25)

France: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 02/04/25 – 08/11/2025), Biarritz (Transavia 12/07/25 – 06/09/25), Bordeaux (EasyJet 28/06/25 – 30/08/25, Volotea 10/04/25 – 25/10/25), Brest (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Caen (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Dole (Air Corsica 15/07/25 – 25/10/25), Lille (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, EasyJet 11/04/25 – 27/10/25, Transavia 19/04/25 – 06/09/25, Volotea 19/04/25 – 11/10/25), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Transavia 12/07/25 – 06/09/25), Nantes (Transavia 05/04/25 – 25/10/25, Volotea 03/04/25 – 25/10/25), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Nimes (L’odyssey 28/05/25 – 24/09/25), Paris CDG (EasyJest 23/06/25 – 31/08/25), Paris Orly (Air Corsica, Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Toulouse (Air Corsica year-round, Volotea 12/04/25 – 25/10/25), Tours (L’odyssey 04/06/25 – 24/09/25)

Germany: Berlin (Eurowings 12/04/25 – 01/11/25), Cologne (Eurowings 12/04/25 – 25/10/25), Düsseldorf (Eurowings 30/04/25 – 01/11/25), Frankfurt (Lufthansa 06/04/25 – 25/10/25), Hanover (Eurowings 03/05/25 – 04/10/25), Munich (Lufthansa 12/04/25 – 25/10/25), Nuremberg (Eurowings 31/05/25 – 27/09/25), Stuttgart (Eurowings 10/05/25 – 18/10/25)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 05/06/25 – 28/08/25)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 05/04/25 – 05/10/24)

Morocco: Oujda (Transavia 09/07/25 – 03/09/25)

Netherlands: Rotterdam (Transavia Airlines 18/04/25 – 24/10/25)

Sweden: Stockholm (Norwegian Air 03/05/25 – 04/10/25)

Switzerland: Basel-Mulhouse (EasyJet 02/04/25 – 08/11/25), Geneva (EasyJet 02/04/25 – 12/11/25)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 06/05/25 – 01/11/25)

— CALVI AIRPORT SAINTE-CATHERINE (CLY) —

http://calvi.aeroport.fr/en/ tel. 0033 495 658888

Austria: Salzburg (Eurowings 27/04/25 – 19/10/25)

Belgium: Brussels (Air Corsica 14/06/25 – 27/09/25)

France: Bordeaux (Volotea 19/04/25 – 25/10/25), Lille (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Lyon (Air Corsica 28/06/25 – 06/09/25, EasyJet 17/05/25 – 20/09/25), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Volotea 05/04/25 – 25/10/25), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (EasyJet 24/06/25 – 30/08/25), Paris Orly (Air Corsica year-round, Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 05/04/25 – 11/10/25), Toulouse (Air Corsica 28/06/25 – 31/08/25)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 05/04/25 – 04/10/25)

Switzerland: Geneva (EasyJet 28/06/25 – 31/08/25), Bale (Easyjet 25/06/25 – 16/09/25), Sion (Air Mountain 16/04/25 – 25/10/25), Zurich (Edelweiss 06/07/25 – 21/09/25)

— FIGARI SOUTH CORSICA AIRPORT (FSC) —

http://www.2a.cci.fr/Aeroport-Figari-Sud-Corse.html tel. 0033 495 711010

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica 14/04/25 – 11/10/25, Ryanair 31/03/25 – 25/10/25)

France: Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 09/06/25 – 15/09/25), Biarritz (Air France 04/08/25 – 30/08/25), Bordeaux (Volotea 14/04/25 – 25/10/25), Brest (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Caen (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Lille (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Lyon (Air Corsica 30/06/25 – 30/08/25, Volotea 14/04/25 – 25/10/25, EasyJet 07/04/25 – 04/10/25), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Transavia 31/03/25 – 25/10/25, Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/2025), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris-Beauvais (Ryanair 24/03/25 – 24/10/25), Paris Orly (Air France year-round), Paris CDG (EasyJet 24/03/25 – 24/10/25), Strasbourg (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Toulouse (Air Corsica 30/06/25 – 30/08/25, Ryanair 02/06/25 – 25/10/25, Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25)

Italy: Milan (Air Corsica 30/06/25 – 13/09/25), Olbia (Air Corsica 02/06/25 – 26/09/25)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 31/03/25 – 13/09/25)

Switzerland: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 09/06/25 – 15/09/25), Geneva (EasyJet 31/03/25 – 11/11/25), Zurich (Edelweiss Air 02/06/25 – 20/09/25)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 23/06/25 – 31/08/25), London Heathrow (British Airways 12/05/25 – 25/10/25)

— AJACCIO NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (AJA) —

http://www.2a.cci.fr/Aeroport-Napoleon-Bonaparte-Ajaccio.html tel. 0033 495 235656

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica 31/03/25 – 25/10/25)

France: Bordeaux (EasyJet 14/04/25 – 25/10/25), Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 24/03/25 – 09/11/25), Brest (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Brive-la-Gaillarde (Chalair Aviation 23/06/25 – 13/09/25), Caen (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Clermont-Ferrand (Air Corsica 14/04/25 – 02/10/25), Lille (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, Easyjet 07/04/25 – 26/10/25, Volotea 14/04/25 – 25/10/25), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Volotea 07/04/25 – 25/10/25), Nantes (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25, Transavia 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (Easyjet 24/03/25 – 01/11/25), Paris Orly (Air France, Air Corsica year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 31/03/25 – 25/10/25), Toulouse (Volotea 07/04/25 – 25/10/25, Air Corsica 13/01/25 – 25/10/25)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 14/04/25 – 23/09/25)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 31/03/25 – 04/10/25)

Norway: Oslo (Norwegian Air 23/06/25 – 15/08/25)

Switzerland: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 24/03/25 – 09/11/25), Geneva (EasyJet 24/03/25 – 08/11/25)

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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, and Lyon 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.

WHICH AIRPORTS HAVE FLIGHTS TO CORSICA?

AUSTRIA : Salzburg, 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, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Tours, GERMANY : Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, ITALY : Milan, Rome, Olbia, 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 2025, you may choose from three connections between both locations: :

• London Gatwick LGW – Bastia Poretta BIA (EasyJet 06/05/25 – 01/11/25)
• London Gatwick LGW – Figari South Corsica FSC (EasyJet 23/06/25 – 31/08/25)
• London Heathrow LHR – Figari South Corsica FSC (British Airways 12/05/25 – 25/10/25)

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DOES EASYJET FLY TO CORSICA?

Numerous airline companies offer connections to Corsica. EasyJet Airlines also services all four Corsican airports – Bastia Poretta (BIA), Calvi Sainte-Catherine (CLY), Figari South Corsica (FSC), and Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA). Above, you may examine a detailed list of flight destinations with exact 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 of these essential services.

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BY SEA

WHAT ARE CORSICA’S FERRY PORTS?

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

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 travelling period, and the chosen travel option.

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WHAT FERRY COMPANIES SERVICE CORSICA AND WHAT ARE THE DEPARTURE PORTS?

Corsica Ferries : Nice, Toulon, Livorno, Piombino, Savona, Sète

Moby Lines : Genoa, Livorno, Sante Teresa di Gallura, Porto Torres

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

• Livorno – Bastia (year-round)
• Piombino – Bastia (01/05/25 – 23/08/25)
• Savona – Ile Rousse (04/05/25 – 28/08/25)
• Savona – Bastia (15/02/25 – 31/10/25)
• Toulon – Bastia (year-round)
• Toulon – Ajaccio (year-round)
• Toulon – Ile Rousse (30/04/25 – 27/09/25)
• Toulon – Porto-Vecchio (year-round)
• Nice – Bastia (year-round)
• Nice – Ile Rousse (12/04/25 – 06/09/25)
• Nice – Ajaccio (02/08/25 – 23/08/25)
• Nice – Porto-Vecchio (01/06/25 – 27/08/25)
• Sète – Ile Rousse (12/04/25 – 22/07/25)

MOBY LINES

• Sante Terresa di Gallura (Sardinia) – Bonifacio (year-round)
• Genoa – Bastia (06/06/25 – 29/09/25)
• Genoa – Ajaccio – Porto Torres (Sardinia) (03/06/25 – 30/09/25)
• Porto Torres (Sardinia) – Ajaccio – Genoa (04/06/25 – 30/09/25)
• Livorno – Bastia (24/05/25 – 19/10/25)

CORSICA LINEA / LA MERIDIONALE

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

ICHNUSA LINES

• Sante Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) – Bonifacio (01/04/25 – 31/10/25)

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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 ride to the Italian ports of Livorno, Savona, and Genoa, or Nice and Toulon in France takes from 4.5 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.

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 playroom 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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