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
• EasyJet
• Edelweiss Air
• Eurowings
• Lubeck Air
• Lufthansa
• Luxair
• Norwegian Air
• Ryanair
• Swiss International Air Lines SWISS
• Transavia Airlines
• Volotea
• Vueling

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

— BASTIA PORETTA AIRPORT (BIA) —

www.bastia.aeroport.fr tel. 0033 495 545454

Belgium: Brussels Charleroi (Eurowings, Air Corsica 03/04/24 – 26/10/24)

Denmark: Copenhagen (Norwegian Air 27/04/24 – 05/10/24)

France: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 03/04/24 – 02/11/2024), Bordeaux (EasyJet 29/06/24 – 31/08/24, Volotea 13/04/24 – 03/11/24), Brest (Volotea 20/04/24 – 02/11/24), Caen (Volotea 21/04/24 – 03/11/24), Dole (Air Corsica 31/05/24 – 01/10/24), Lille (Volotea 20/04/24 – 03/11/24), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, EasyJet 12/04/24 – 25/10/24, Volotea 13/04/24 – 02/11/24), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Volotea 01/06/24 – 05/10/24), Nantes (Transavia 20/04/24 – 05/10/24, Volotea 18/04/24 – 04/11/24), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (EasyJest 24/06/24 – 01/09/24), Paris Orly (Air Corsica, Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 18/04/24 – 03/11/24), Toulon (Air Corsica 10/07/24 – 28/08/24), Toulouse (Volotea 03/04/24 – 03/11/24)

Germany: Berlin (Eurowings 01/05/24 – 26/10/24), Düsseldorf (Eurowings 01/05/24 – 26/10/24), Frankfurt (Lufthansa 28/04/24 – 26/10/24), Munich (Lufthansa 31/03/24 – 26/10/24), Nuremberg (Eurowings 06/07/24 – 14/09/24), Stuttgart (Eurowings 01/05/24 – 23/10/23)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 29/04/24 – 12/06/24)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 20/04/24 – 05/10/24)

Netherlands: Rotterdam (Transavia Airlines 19/04/24 – 28/10/24)

Portugal: Lisbon (EasyJet 26/06/24 – 31/08/24)

Spain: Barcelona (Vueling 02/08/24 – 31/08/24)

Sweden: Stockholm (Norwegian Air 27/04/24 – 28/09/24)

Switzerland: Basel-Mulhouse (EasyJet 03/04/24 – 02/11/24), Geneva (EasyJet 03/04/24 – 02/11/24)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 26/06/24 – 26/10/24)

— CALVI AIRPORT SAINTE-CATHERINE (CLY) —

www.calvi.aeroport.fr tel. 0033 495 658888

Belgium: Brussels (Air Corsica 15/06/24 – 21/09/24)

France: Bordeaux (Volotea 01/06/24 – 05/10/24), Caen (Air France 06/07/24 – 31/08/24), Lille (Volotea 01/06/24 – 05/10/24), Lyon (Air Corsica 26/06/24 – 07/09/24, EasyJet 18/05/24 – 21/09/24), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Volotea 20/04/24 – 03/11/24), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (EasyJet 25/06/24 – 31/08/24), Paris Orly (Air Corsica year-round, Air France year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 01/06/24 – 05/10/24), Toulouse (Air Corsica 29/06/24 – 01/09/24, Volotea 06/04/24 – 03/11/24)

Germany: Cologne (Eurowings 13/04/24 – 26/10/24) 

Italy: Milan (Air Corsica 30/06/24 – 01/09/24)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 20/04/24 – 05/10/24)

Switzerland: Geneva (EasyJet 29/06/24 – 01/09/24), Bale (Easyjet 29/06/24 – 01/09/24), Sion (Air Mountain 30/03/24 – 26/10/24)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 26/06/24 – 01/09/24)

— FIGARI SOUTH CORSICA AIRPORT (FSC) —

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

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica, 30/03/24 – 04/11/24, Ryanair 03/04/24 – 26/10/24)

France: Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 10/06/24 – 16/09/24), Bordeaux (Volotea 11/04/24 – 04/11/24, Ryanair 03/04/24 – 26/10/24), Brest (Volotea 20/04/24 – 02/11/24), Caen (Volotea 20/04/24 – 03/11/24), Lille (Volotea 18/04/24 – 03/11/24), Lyon (Air Corsica 06/07/24 – 31/08/24, Volotea 13/04/24 – 02/11/24, EasyJet 13/04/24 – 05/10/24), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Nantes (Transavia, Volotea 18/04/24 – 04/11/2024), Nice (Air Corsica until 26/10/24), Paris-Beauvais (Ryanair 01/04/24 – 25/10/24), Paris Orly (Air France year-round), Paris CDG (EasyJet 31/03/24 – 25/10/24), Rennes (Air France 06/07/24 – 31/08/24), Strasbourg (Volotea 20/04/24 – 03/11/24), Toulon (Air Corsica 09/07/24 – 30/07/24), Toulouse (Air Corsica 06/07/24 – 31/08/24, Ryanair 05/05/24 – 22/10/24, Volotea 06/04/24 – 02/11/24)

Italy: Rome, Milan (Air Corsica 01/07/24 – 12/09/24)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 20/04/24 – 14/09/24)

Switzerland: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 10/06/24 – 16/09/24), Geneva (EasyJet 06/04/24 – 02/11/24), Sion (Air Mountain 09/05/24 – 27/10/24), Zurich (Edelweiss Air 18/05/24 – 21/09/24, Swiss Air 18/05/24 – 07/09/24)

United Kingdom: London Gatwick (EasyJet 27/06/24 – 01/09/24), London Heathrow (British Airways 18/05/24 – 29/09/24)

— AJACCIO NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (AJA) —

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

Austria: Salzburg (Air Corsica 19/05/24 – 22/09/24)

Belgium: Brussels Chaleroi (Air Corsica 03/04/24 – 26/10/24)

France: Bordeaux (Air France, EasyJet 11/04/24 – 04/11/24), Biarritz (Air France 06/07/24 – 31/08/24), Bâle-Mulhouse (EasyJet 31/03/24 – 03/11/24), Brest (Volotea 20/04/24 – 02/11/24), Caen (Volotea 20/04/24 – 03/11/24), Calvi (Air Corsica 19/05/24 – 22/09/24), Clermont-Ferrand (Air Corsica 27/04/24 – 28/09/24), Deauville (Volotea 18/04/24), Lille (Volotea 18/04/24 – 03/11/24), Lyon (Air Corsica year-round, Easyjet 12/04/24 – 25/10/24, Volotea 13/04/24 – 02/11/24), Marseille (Air Corsica year-round), Montpellier (Volotea 06/04/24 – 02/11/24), Nantes (Volotea 13/04/24 – 04/11/24, Transavia 20/04/24 – 26/10/24, EasyJet 13/04/24 – 04/11/24), Nice (Air Corsica year-round), Paris CDG (Easyjet 31/03/24 – 26/10/24), Paris Orly (Air France, Air Corsica year-round), Strasbourg (Volotea 06/04/24 – 03/11/24), Toulon (Air Corsica 11/07/24 – 29/08/24), Toulouse (Volotea 06/04/24 – 02/11/24, Air Corsica until 02/11/24)

Italy: Rome (Air Corsica 30/04/24 – 24/09/24)

Luxembourg: Luxembourg (Luxair 20/04/24 – 05/10/24)

Norway: Oslo (Norwegian Air 21/06/24 – 16/08/24)

Switzerland: Bale-Mulhouse (EasyJet 31/03/24 – 03/11/24), Geneva (EasyJet 31/03/234- 02/11/24)

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, Caen, Clermond-Ferrand, Deauville, Dole, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, Nice, Paris Beauvais, Paris CDG, Paris Orly, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, GERMANY : Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, ITALY : Milan, Rome, LUXEMBOURG : Luxembourg, NETHERLANDS : Rotterdam, NORWAY : Oslo, PORTUGAL : Lisbon, SPAIN : Barcelona, 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 2024, you may choose from four connections between both locations: :

• London Gatwick LGW – Bastia Poretta BIA (EasyJet 26/06/24 – 26/10/24)
• London Gatwick LGW – Calvi Sainte-Catherine CLY (EasyJet 26/06/24 – 01/09/24)
• London Gatwick LGW – Figari South Corsica FSC (EasyJet 27/06/24 – 01/09/24)
• London Heathrow LHR – Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte AJA (British Airways 18.05/24 – 29/09/24)

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. Traveling 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.

Read more about the costs of traveling to Corsica.

BY SEA

WHAT ARE CORSICA’S FERRY PORTS?

• Ajaccio
• Bastia
• Ile Rousse
• Calvi
• Porto Vecchio
• Propriano
• Bonifaccio

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 traveling period, and the chosen travel option.

Learn more about the costs of getting to Corsica.

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

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

Moby Lines : Genoa, Livorno, Piombino, 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

• Savona – Bastia (24/02/24 – 01/11/24)
• Piombino – Bastia (10/07/24 – 19/09/24)
• Livorno – Bastia (01/01/24 – 09/11/24)
• Livorno – Ile Rousse (01/01/24 – 09/11/24)
• Toulon – Bastia (year-round)
• Toulon – Ajaccio (year-round)
• Toulon – Ile Rousse (13/04/24 – 28/09/24)
• Toulon – Porto-Vecchio (year-round)
• Nice – Bastia (01/01/24 – 02/11/24)
• Nice – Ile Rousse (12/05/24 – 07/09/24)
• Nice – Ajaccio (07/05/24 – 01/09/24)
• Nice – Porto-Vecchio (23/06/24 – 03/09/24)
• Sète – Ile Rousse (01/07/24 – 15/07/25)

MOBY LINES

• Sante Terresa di Gallura – Bonifacio (year-round)
• Genoa – Bastia (15/05/24 – 30/09/24)
• Genoa – Ajaccio Porto Torres (04/06/24 – 30/09/24)
• Livorno – Bastia (27/03/24 – 03/10/24)
• Piombino – Bastia (29/06/24 – 01/09/24)

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 – Bonifacio (01/04/24 – 31/10/24)

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 traveling 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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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!

Last updated 07/02/2024

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