Reaching Paxos Island
Your comprehensive guide to accessing this beautiful Greek destination
Travel Overview: From May through late October, direct flights to Corfu operate from most European hubs. During the winter season (November to April), connections through Athens are required. Airlines like Olympic Airways can arrange seamless luggage transfers between connecting flights.
Upon landing at Corfu airport, take a taxi to the New Port terminal. Multiple taxis are typically available at the airport taxi stand. Simply inform the driver you're heading to New Port for the Paxos ferry service. The 10-minute journey costs approximately 10-15 Euros. Having your specific ferry company name ready helps ensure smooth communication.
Overland travelers from Northern Greece now benefit from the modern Egnatia motorway, offering direct access to Igoumenitsa Port with significantly reduced travel time.
Flight Connections
Corfu International Airport serves as your gateway to Paxos. Compare fares and find the best deals using these trusted flight search platforms:
Ferry Transportation
Vehicle & Passenger Ferries
Traveling with your own vehicle? Several Italian ports provide ferry connections to Corfu and Igoumenitsa: Venice, Ancona, Bari, and Brindisi. Major shipping companies operate regular routes from these departure points. Igoumenitsa, located on mainland Greece directly across from Corfu, is also accessible via ferry from Patras.
From Brindisi (southern Italy), Agoudimos Lines operates services to Corfu. Once you arrive at either Corfu or Igoumenitsa port, local car ferries complete your journey to Paxos.
Kerkya Lines operates combined vehicle and foot passenger services departing from Corfu's New Port. The route includes a stop at Igoumenitsa before reaching Paxos, with a total journey time of approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
Important Notice: Winter and early spring ferry schedules are subject to frequent changes. For current departure times during these periods, contact the Port Authority directly at +30 26610 3265.
Passenger-Only Services
Kamelia Lines provides two dedicated passenger ferry services connecting Corfu with Paxos: "Despina" and "Christa" (refer to our schedule page for current timetables). Single journey tickets are priced at €20 per person. The Despina service completes the crossing in approximately 90 minutes, while the newer Christa service reduces travel time to around one hour.
Despina Ferry Service
Arriving at Paxos
The Dolphini hydrofoil fleet carries approximately 150 passengers per sailing and operates daily departures from Corfu's New Port during the summer season. These high-speed vessels complete the crossing to Paxos in about one hour. All services arrive at Gaios New Port, where local taxis and rental car providers await your arrival. One-way fares from Corfu to Paxos average around 15 Euros per person.
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