£97+ Cheap flights to Corsica

Flying from the GB, you can find flights to Corsica from popular airports like Heathrow (LHR) and Stansted (STN) in London. Another popular city in the GB to find Corsica flight deals is Manchester. From both GB cities, flights can take anywhere from 6h to over 40h, depending on how many layovers are scheduled and the length of time per layover. All flights from the GB to Corsica will land at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA), the major airport for the French island. There are plenty of flights to choose from that offer only one layover, with most of the layovers being in mainland France before continuing on to Corsica.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from the GB to Corsica at this time. All flights have one or two layovers, with most flights having one layover in mainland France before completing the trip to Corsica. The easiest departure city in the GB is London, with Heathrow and Stansted as options to fly out from. Most cheap flights to Corsica will have one stop in French cities like Marseille (MRS) or Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE). There are plenty of airlines to choose from for your journey. You can find budget-friendly options from airlines like RyanAir, or travel with a little more luxury with airlines like British Airways or Air France.

The best way to adventure around the island of Corsica is to hire a car. The island is about 114 miles long and around 50 miles wide, so you can easily enjoy discovering the whole island behind the wheel of a hire car within a couple of days. Luckily, there are plenty of options to hire a car at the airport when you arrive, or there are car hire locations in both the north and south areas of the island. Hiring a car allows you the freedom to go at your own pace travelling around the island, stopping at beaches and different scenic areas whenever you please.

Whether you love outdoor activities or are a history buff, there is plenty to do and see in Corsica. With a rich and unique culture, different from mainland France, and even its cultural influences from Italy, Corsica has cathedrals and monuments to admire as well as museums that are sure to impress. Of course, the island is brimming with beaches to visit, mountains to view and hikes to enjoy. You can spend time in the water, scuba diving or snorkeling or enjoying a boat trip. There are also mountain spring-fed watering holes worth hiking to, if you want to enjoy a swim in fresh water. Corsica is also known for its wineries and cuisine, so if you happen to be a foodie, you can enjoy going from town to town tasting Coriscan cuisine and wine. You can also admire the landscape of Corsica by train; there are only three routes for train travel on the island, but if you don’t feel like driving and instead just relaxing and taking in the views, this is a good option for sightseeing.

Yes, you do need a valid passport to fly into Corsica. If you are staying 90 days or less, you do not need a visa. If you plan to stay longer, you will need to contact the embassy to see which visa you need to obtain for a longer visit, depending on the reason for your long-term stay in Corsica.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Corsica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Corsica.

Figari-Sud Corse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Corsica. One-way flights to Figari-Sud Corse typically cost £42, while return flights cost around £71.

For those looking to save time traveling to Corsica, London offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 20 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Bastia Poretta can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Bastia Poretta has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Appartement calme 1 A 3 personnes is the closest property to Bastia Poretta (0.0 mi away from Bastia Poretta).