Corsica Travel Guide
Corsica is serviced by 4 airports conveniently located on 4 corners of the island.
From North America
When departing from the U.S. or Canada you will first need to stop in France (Paris, Lyon, Nice or Marseille). A direct flight from Paris Orly to Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, is 1 hour and 40 minutes long. CCM, (Compagnie Corse Méditerranée) provides flights between mainland France and Corsica. If you make reservations with a major airline like Air France, they will handle all the connecting flights to Corsica for you.
From Europe
You can fly to France from many locations in Europe and then continue by air or ferry.
Airport Codes
When searching for air fares to Corsica, these airport codes will help simplify your search.
| Destination | Airport Code | Airport |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaccio, France | AJA | Campo dell’Oro | |
| Bastia, France | BIA | Poretta | |
| Calvi, France | CLY | Ste Catherine | |
| Figari, France | FSC | Sud Corse |
| Flights | |
|---|---|
| www.AirFrance.com
Cheap Airline Tickets <– new! |
Use CheapoAir to check multiple airlines and get the best deal on airfares from one screen. Just be sure to check the fine print for any hidden or additional charges. |
| Ferries | |
| www.SNCM.fr | For more information see: Corsica by Sea |
| Hotels | |
This site is available in 24 languages, with hotels in 71 countries. Another great feature: it displays room rates in all major world currencies. |
Booking.com is Europe’s leading online hotel reservations agency.
They currently offer multiple hotels in several locations in Corsica including: Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto Vecchio, Calvi, Algajola, Porto, Piana and Corte. Booking.com offers competitive rates. Check and see. |
| www.hotelscombined.com
Hotels Combined has a large inventory of hotels in Corsica. To search for hotels, enter the name of the city or location, for instance: Ajaccio, France Calvi, France |
This search tool lets you find hotel availability and compare rates from multiple merchants.
With this service, travelers have no need to search websites one by one to find the best deals. Once you find the supplier suitable for your needs, you can link to the supplier website and book directly through them. No hidden fees or gimmicks. HotelsCombined.com is a search engine and does not sell hotels or make hotel reservations. |
| www.hotels-france-reservations.com
To search for accommodations in Corsica, click on the tiny island below the map of France on the left side of the screen. |
This site currently lists 30+ hotels in all the major tourist areas. Most of the hotels listed on this site have 3 to 4 stars so they’re not cheap. |
| Holidays, Flights, Hotels | |
| For travelers departing from the UK: www.thomson.co.uk | Select Holidays link on the top navigation bar and then choose Corsica as the destination. |
| Car Rental | |
| www.AutoEurope.com | Auto Europe has locations on all major cities and airports in Corsica. You can pick up your car at an airport and drop it at another location without penalties. Auto Europe rates are very competitive and you can reserve and prepay your car before departing. You can also make a reservation after your arrival by booking online from your hotel or from a cyber cafe. Within one or two hours the reservation will appear at the local rental office of your choice. (By booking online you’ll be paying in U.S. dollars) |
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