Taxi & Transfers from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Benitses

How to Get from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Benitses

Corfu’s only airport hugs the lagoon on the island’s east side, while Benitses sits 13 km south along a curving coastal road. That sounds next door, yet the wrong ride can stretch twenty lazy minutes into a sweaty hour. Below are the main ways to travel—bus, shared shuttle, a taxi from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Benitses, or a Kiwitaxi taxi-transfer—each with honest times and wallet-ready numbers.

Skim the options, match them to your suitcase weight and dinner plans, then start the holiday before the sunscreen melts.

By Public Bus

Blue Bus No 15 stops right outside Arrivals. Pay the driver €1.20 in coins and sit ten minutes to San Rocco Square. From there it’s a two-minute walk to the Green Bus depot where route A2 loads for Benitses roughly every 30 minutes in summer and hourly off-season.

The green coach ticket costs about €2.50. Most drivers stash luggage under the floor without charge, though spots fill fast after big arrivals. The seaside run to Benitses winds past olive terraces and turquoise coves in just under twenty minutes when traffic behaves; add five if cruise-ship coaches jam the bends.

Door-to-door the combination takes thirty-five to forty minutes and totals a little under €4, cheap as a beach bar espresso—great if you travel light and don’t mind one quick change.

By Shuttle Minibus

Several resort companies list “shared shuttle Benitses” on 12Go or Welcome Pickups for €14–18. A rep meets you beside Exit A, gathers eight to ten names, then walks everyone to a waiting minivan. Once the manifest is full the van slips onto the coast road; travel time hovers at twenty-five minutes unless the driver makes extra hotel drops.

Two checked bags ride free. Surfboards or prams must be flagged when booking so a trailer appears. This middle-ground ride halves the cab cost yet still sets you down right at your apartment gate.

By Taxi

Beige-and-blue taxis queue beside the terminal doors. The meter starts at €3.60; daytime cost lands between €25 and €30, night fare rises roughly 20 %. Drivers follow the main highway through Perama then hug the shore; expect fifteen relaxed minutes with sea views unless scooters create stop-and-go bends.. Two big suitcases plus hand luggage fit the boot free of charge.

Ride-hailing apps like Bolt show a similar price up front and send an e-receipt—useful if friends split the fare. A taxi keeps things simple when you land tired or crave an immediate dip.

Private Transfer

Locking a transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Benitses with Kiwitaxi fixes the price at about €32 for an economy sedan. Your driver waits in arrivals holding your name, wheels bags, and drives straight out—no line, no meter surprises.

The taxi-transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Benitses takes fifteen to twenty minutes. The service wraps chilled water, a free child seat on request and sixty minutes of waiting time into that single fare, so flight delays don’t dent the budget.

Groups upgrade to a Comfort wagon or six-seat minivan for 30–50 % more: still cheaper than two separate cabs and roomy enough for inflatable paddleboards.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

All cars in the fleet pass island safety checks, carry full insurance and blast cold air fast. Pick the space you need, the service remains identical.

• Economy – two travellers, one large case
• Comfort – extra knee room, space for two 23 kg bags
• Minivan – six seats, sliding door, pram stands upright
• Business – leather trim, USB ports, quieter ride

Transfer with Children

Greek rules require approved restraints for under-12s. Type ages when booking; the correct seat appears at no extra cost and you avoid wrestling bulky plastic at baggage claim.

Transfer with Pets

Cats curl in carriers, dogs ride on a short leash plus muzzle. Mention crate size so the operator assigns a boot that clicks shut first try.

What to Do in Benitses

Benitses mixes old-school fishing vibes with soft-sand lounging. Morning sees wooden caiques unloading nets by the small marina; by noon those same captains grill sardines beside the promenade. Sunbeds cost €7 a set, yet plenty of free towel space waits near the southern rocks where snorkellers spot shy sea horses.

Behind the beach a string of tavernas plates Corfiot sofrito, fresh bream and icy kumquat spritz. As the sun sinks, follow the coastal footpath ten minutes north to Tsaki lookout—olive groves frame a tangerine sky over the Ionian, the perfect first-night photo before bar lights glimmer back in the village.