Which Greek island has the shortest flight time from UK?


Which Greek island has the shortest flight time from UK? Corfu is clearly the closest, but only 45 minutes more to the furthest, Crete. The flight times quoted to the nearest island, Corfu, are often bettered in practice if there are favourable winds. I have know them take under 3 hours.


What is the flight time from the UK to Corfu?

The flight from London to Corfu Airport (CFU) is around 3 hours and 15 minutes.


Which Greek islands are closest to UK?

Corfu is the closest Greek island to the UK and is especially popular with holidaymakers seeking sun, sea and sand. Holidays in Corfu are not complete without a visit to the island's capital, Corfu Town.


Where in Greece is a 3 hour flight?

Where in Greece is a 3 hour flight? Being one of the greenest Greek Islands, Corfu is a mini paradise that lures you in with its charm.


What is the easiest Greek island to get to?

Hydra. Hydra is a popular destination for island day trips from Athens. Access to the island is easy with daily ferry routes from the port of Piraeus and regular routes from the ports of eastern Peloponnese. Hydra is a vehicle-free island, so there are no roads, no cars and no motorbikes!


Which Greek island has the best weather?

1. Crete. Greece's largest and most southerly island, Crete has mild and sunny weather throughout winter; in fact, it has some of the warmest winter weather in Europe with average highs generally around 15-16°C and average lows around 9-11°C. This makes it easy to get out and see everything this island has to offer.


What is the shortest possible flight time?

The Loganair Westray to Papa Westray route is the shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world. Flights on the route are scheduled for one and a half minutes, and actual flying time is closer to one minute. The record for the fastest flight is 53 seconds.