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With good beaches, a charming old capital and flight times that barely scrape over three hours, Corfu has been a British favourite for generations. Plenty of airlines fly there – particularly over summer – so it's easy to shop around for cheap Corfu flights.

The island sits in the very north of the Ionian Sea, its eastern coast straddling the mainland border between Greece and Albania. The historic heart of Corfu Town is home to some lovely old architecture, while the island's interior is lush and green – a world away from the wild nightlife of popular beach Kavos.

Like many of the Greek islands, Corfu is very popular among Brits as a summer holiday destination. That means that there’s a lot of choice between June and August, but also that flight prices rise, with the peak coming – wait for it – during the school holiday season. Low-cost airlines do fly here, and while they don't always have the cheapest fares, the competition helps keep a lid on prices. Low-cost carriers that fly to Corfu include Jet2, Eurowings and easyJet.

If you’re not restricted to travelling in the summer, consider travelling between May and June or between September and October, when temperatures are warm and flights are much cheaper. April is best avoided, as many seasonal flights have yet to start up, and Corfu's spectacular Easter celebrations create another price flashpoint.

On average, non-stop flights to Corfu from the UK take between 3 hours 5 minutes and 3 hours 20 minutes. UK airports that have direct flights to Corfu include London Gatwick, Luton, London Stansted and Manchester. Flights with stops vary from around 5 hours 45 minutes to more than 12 hours, and are usually more expensive than direct flights. Avoid them unless you're travelling in winter, when direct flights sometimes aren't available.

If you like to be right in the heart of things, consider Corfu Town. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town is genuinely beautiful, with some remarkable churches – don't miss the opulent interior of Panagia ton Xenon. It's also worth making the trip out to Achilleion, a neoclassical palace built for an Austrian empress in the 19th century – it's a collision of ancient Greek style and modern(ish) international wealth.

Corfu is also home to some superb beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing and watersports. Some of the most spectacular beaches can be found on the west coast, with spots such as Paleokastritsa home to great stretches of sand and some stunning coastal scenery; this is also the side of the island to be on if you enjoy a breathtaking sunset.

If you’d rather take in a bit of everything during your time in Corfu – from the rowdy nightlife of Kavos to the quiet villages inland – it's worth renting a car from the airport and exploring independently.

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