Private jets at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Corfu is one of the 14 regional airports run by Fraport Greece. In winter it opens 07:00-22:30 local and business jets may stay only one night, while in summer it is slot coordinated and every private flight needs a PPR and a slot that match exactly. Handlers describe a separate lounge for private flights with direct apron access, and the airport closes to all flights from 20 to 28 January 2027 for runway reconstruction.
- Longest runway
- 2,375 m
- Codes
- CFU · LGKR
- Business aviation handling
- 4 handlers
Did you knowCorfu Airport carries the name of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of Greece, whose homeland was Corfu. The airport points visitors to the only museum dedicated to him, in his family's country house about 7 km from Corfu Town. Corfu Airport, Capodistrias Museum
Charter a private jet to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Corfu Airport is run by Fraport Greece. In summer it is slot coordinated and Fraport lists it as open around the clock, while in winter it opens 07:00-22:30 local and allows a business jet only one night on the ground. Handlers describe a separate lounge for private flights with quick access to the apron, away from the main terminal.
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What the private terminal is like at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
A lounge for private flights, according to handlers. ExecuJet says a new lounge dedicated to general aviation flights gives quick access to the apron, avoiding the crowded main terminal, and Universal Aviation (2025) says Corfu has a small lounge outside the terminal that all general aviation users must use. Fraport Greece's Corfu site does not describe it.
JetSet Aviation (ExecuJet's handling contact)
Lists Corfu among its Greek locations; headquarters at Athens International Airport. ExecuJet's Corfu page sends handling requests to JetSet and mentions the general aviation lounge.
Goldair Handling
Has a station at Corfu with its own station manager, and offers executive flight services such as liaison with the authorities, crew briefing room, transport and catering arrangements (not stated per airport).
Pandair Handling
Greek handler with its own Corfu station office. Offers VIP and charter handling, permits and fuel, with an operations desk staffed around the clock.
Universal Aviation
Arranges Corfu handling through its main Greek office, with permit coordination, catering and ground transport.
Customs at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- Every private flight needs a parking authorisation (PPR) from Fraport Greece, requested by a licensed ground handler no more than 14 days before arrival. In summer the flight also needs an airport slot that matches the PPR times exactly.
- The handler sends passenger and crew details ahead and meets the aircraft. Handlers say private passengers use a small lounge outside the main terminal with direct apron access.
- No official customs hours are published, so the arrangements are checked with the handler for your date.
Which private jets can use Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
In the winter season Fraport Greece allows fixed-wing aircraft a maximum of one overnight at Corfu, and a towbar must be available. A summer slot is only valid if its arrival and departure times exactly match the PPR. All flights are suspended from 20 to 28 January 2027 for runway reconstruction, so check for your date.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- In winter (6 November 2026 to 27 March 2027) the airport is open only 07:00-22:30 local, and Fraport allows a business jet just one night on the ground, so longer stays mean repositioning the aircraft.
- The airport is closed to all flights from 20 to 28 January 2027 while the runway is rebuilt. Check for your date.
- In summer, Corfu is slot coordinated: the handler books a PPR first, then a slot that matches it exactly, and neither can be requested more than 14 days ahead.
- Handlers describe a separate lounge for private flights with quick access to the apron, so passengers avoid the busy main terminal.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Fraport Greece's Winter 2026/27 table (local times) lists the airport as open every day 00:00-23:59 from 1 to 5 November 2026, then every day 07:00-22:30 from 6 November 2026 to 27 March 2027. The Fraport Greece table in HSCA's summer 2027 operating hours document lists it as open every day 00:00-23:59 (UTC) from 28 March to 30 October 2027. The airport says hours may be extended on specific dates to accommodate individual flights; Universal Aviation says the authorities rarely approve overtime other than for air ambulance and approved diplomatic flights. Check for your date. |
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| Prior permission | Every general and business aviation flight must get a parking authorisation number (PPR) from Fraport Greece, in all seasons. Only a ground handler holding an HCAA category 1 licence can apply, through Fraport Greece's PPR platform, from 14 calendar days before arrival and at the latest before the aircraft leaves its departure airport. In the coordinated summer season the PPR must be obtained before the slot, and the slot times must exactly match the PPR. A PPR not needed must be returned at least 2 hours before the scheduled arrival (Fraport Greece PPR Handbook v11, 4 November 2026). |
| Customs and immigration | No official customs or immigration hours were found. Universal Aviation (2025 guide) says Corfu has a small lounge outside the terminal that all general aviation users are required to use, and that ground handlers submit passenger and crew data in advance. It does not say whether passport control takes place in that lounge or in the main terminal. |
| Slots | IATA Level 3 (coordinated) in the summer season and Level 1 (non-characterised) in winter (HSCA and Fraport Greece). When coordinated, every IFR flight, including one with a VFR portion, needs an airport slot from the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority. Requests are handled no earlier than 14 days before the flight, aircraft flying on registration only must apply through a representative, and the minimum turnaround is 20 minutes. IFR flight plans more than 15 minutes away from the allocated slot can be suspended by air traffic control (HSCA GA/BA Rules, Edition 5.6). |
| Aircraft parking | Winter season: Fraport Greece allows a maximum of 1 overnight for fixed-wing aircraft at Corfu, and a towbar must be available; helicopters are limited to 60 minutes on the ground between 06:00 and 15:00 UTC (PPR Handbook v11, Table 4). Fraport takes available stands into account when it approves each PPR. No official summer limit was found; Universal Aviation (2025) says Corfu publishes no official restrictions but has its own local procedures, and that overnight parking at popular Greek airports is often impossible in peak season. |
| Other restrictions | Runway reconstruction: from 20 to 28 January 2027 all commercial and private flights to and from Corfu are suspended, with only emergency helicopter flights allowed (airport and Fraport Greece announcements). Aircraft registrations visiting a Fraport Greece airport for the first time must send details, including the noise certificate, to Fraport Greece before the flight, or the PPR may be cancelled. |
Runways
| Main runway | 2,375 m |
|---|
Flying times
Airports near Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National
Aktion National
Kastoria National Aristotle
Kefalonia "Anna Pollatou"
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Questions
Is there a private terminal at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport?
A lounge for private flights, according to handlers. ExecuJet says a new lounge dedicated to general aviation flights gives quick access to the apron, avoiding the crowded main terminal, and Universal Aviation (2025) says Corfu has a small lounge outside the terminal that all general aviation users must use. Fraport Greece's Corfu site does not describe it.
What are Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Fraport Greece's Winter 2026/27 table (local times) lists the airport as open every day 00:00-23:59 from 1 to 5 November 2026, then every day 07:00-22:30 from 6 November 2026 to 27 March 2027. The Fraport Greece table in HSCA's summer 2027 operating hours document lists it as open every day 00:00-23:59 (UTC) from 28 March to 30 October 2027. The airport says hours may be extended on specific dates to accommodate individual flights; Universal Aviation says the authorities rarely approve overtime other than for air ambulance and approved diplomatic flights. Check for your date.
Can I clear customs at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport on a private flight?
No official customs or immigration hours were found. Universal Aviation (2025 guide) says Corfu has a small lounge outside the terminal that all general aviation users are required to use, and that ground handlers submit passenger and crew data in advance. It does not say whether passport control takes place in that lounge or in the main terminal.
What size of private jet can use Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias?
The longest runway is 2,375 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. In the winter season Fraport Greece allows fixed-wing aircraft a maximum of one overnight at Corfu, and a towbar must be available. A summer slot is only valid if its arrival and departure times exactly match the PPR. All flights are suspended from 20 to 28 January 2027 for runway reconstruction, so check for your date. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
What are the fees for a private jet at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 14 November 2026 from published airport, government and handler information (fraport-greece.com, hsca.gr, cfu-airport.gr, universalaviation.aero, jetsetaviation.gr, execujet.com, goldair-handling.gr, pandair.gr, ourairports.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
