How to get to the Ionian

How to get to the Ionian

Island Sailing yacht charters operate from the Greek Ionian Islands of Lefkas and Corfu. The modern marina yacht charter bases at Lefkas and Corfu are ideally situated for sailing in the South and North Ionian.

Fly direct from the UK to Preveza/Lefkas (PVK) or to Corfu (CFU) from April until November

Yacht Charters from Lefkas, Ionian Islands

From Lefkas you can sail in the South and the North Ionian. The Southern Ionian islands include Lefkas, Cephalonia (Kefalonia), Ithaca and Meganissi as well as many smaller islands and pretty ports along the Greek Ionian coast. The northern Ionian includes beautiful Paxos and anti-Paxos, Corfu and ports along the coast including Parga and Sivota Mourtos.

Flights for Yacht Charters from Lefkas
START DAY FROM TO AIRLINES
Sunday Gatwick Preveza Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson, Torair
Sunday Manchester Preveza Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson
Sunday Gatwick Corfu Easyjet (from July)
Saturday Gatwick Corfu Easyjet (from July)
Flights & Transfers
  • Fly to Preveza (PVK), the local airport for Lefkas with Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thompsonfly or Torair from London Gatwick (LGW) or Manchester (MAN) on Sundays. 20 minute transfer to Lefkas direct by road via a swing bridge to the island
  • From July fly to Corfu (CFU) with Easyjet on Saturdays or Sundays. The 3 hour transfer from Corfu to Lefkas is by ferry from Corfu and taxi or coach direct to Lefkas

>> Timetable & airline information for yacht charters from Lefkas

Yacht Charters from Corfu, Ionian Islands

From Corfu you can sail in the North and the South Ionian. The northern Ionian includes Corfu, Paxos and anti-Paxos, the Diapondia Islands or ‘Faraway Islands’ as well as ports along the Ionian coast including Parga and Sivota Mourtos. The Southern Ionian islands include Lefkas, Cephalonia (Kefalonia), Ithaca and Meganissi as well as many smaller islands and pretty ports along the Greek Ionian coast.

Flights for Yacht Charters from Corfu
START DAY FROM TO AIRLINES
Monday Birmingham Corfu Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson
Monday Bristol Corfu Easjet, Thomas Cook
Monday Doncaster/Sheffield Corfu Thomson
Monday East Midlands Corfu Jet2, Thomson
Monday Glasgow Corfu Thomas Cook
Monday Leeds/Bradford Corfu Jet2
Monday London Gatwick Corfu Easjet, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson, Torair
Monday London Luton Corfu Monarch
Monday London Stansted Corfu Ryanair
Monday Manchester Corfu Easyjet, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson
Monday Newcastle Corfu Jet2, Thomas Cook, Thomson
Flights & Transfers
  • Fly  to Corfu (CFU) with Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thompsonfly, Ryanair and Torair on Mondays. The transfer from Corfu airport to Gouvia Marina is just 20 minutes

>>  Timetable & airline information for yacht charters from Gouvia Marina, Corfu

Lefkas Marina  & Gouvia Marina Yacht Charter Bases

Lefkas Marina on the island of Lefkas and Gouvia marina on Corfu are the most modern and well equipped marinas in the Greek Ionian. As well as the essential services - power, water, bathroom and shower facilities wireless internet access is also available. You will also find supermarkets and cafes providing the opportunity to shop for further provisions or enjoy a meal or a drink whilst relaxing with a beautiful view of the yachts.

Other ways to travel to the Ionian

Fly to Athens with Easyjet, British Airways, Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air and then take a taxi or coach to Lefkas (journey time 4-6 hours). 

Need help with Flights and Transfers? Call us on 0844 840 1968 or +44 (0)7970 108699 or email contact@island-sailing.com