A red and blue wooden fishing boat on clear water in Gaios harbour

Paxos · Getting there

How to get to Paxos

Paxos has no airport, and that is a large part of why it stays quiet. Everyone arrives by sea, mostly at the port of Gaios. The usual way in is to fly to Corfu and take a fast boat or ferry south from Corfu's port; drivers come from Igoumenitsa on the mainland opposite, on a car ferry. In summer there are also day boats from Parga, so the harbour is busiest from late morning to late afternoon.

By plane

No airport: fly to Corfu

The nearest airport is on Corfu, close to Corfu Town. From there it is a short taxi ride to the port, then the boat south. Check that your flight lands early enough for the last sailing of the day.

CFU

Corfu “Ioannis Kapodistrias”

Just south of Corfu Town

Many direct flights from across Europe in summer; via Athens all year.

Into town: A taxi or bus to Corfu's new port, about 15 minutes, then the boat to Gaios.

By ferry

By sea from Corfu and the mainland

Passenger boats and car ferries link Gaios with Corfu and with Igoumenitsa on the mainland. Timetables change every season and sailings are fewer outside summer, so check the current schedule and book ahead in July and August. Strong winds can cancel the faster boats.

  • Corfu (new port) Gaios

    Fast passenger boats are quickest; slower ferries also carry cars. Book ahead for summer weekends.

    Duration
    ≈ 1 h – 2 h
    How often
    Several a day in summer, fewer in winter

  • Igoumenitsa Gaios

    The way in by road from mainland Greece; Igoumenitsa is on the Egnatia motorway.

    Duration
    ≈ 1 h 30 – 2 h
    How often
    Daily car ferries, more in summer

Island hopping

Onward from Paxos

When you land

Good to know on arrival

  • Hire something small

    The island is about ten kilometres long, with one main road and many narrow lanes between stone walls. A small car, a scooter or a little motorboat for the coast is all you need, and in August it is wise to book it ahead.

  • The island bus

    A local bus runs between Gaios, Lakka and Loggos a few times a day in summer. Taxis are few, so book them for the evening, especially for sunset at Erimitis.

  • Bring cash

    Some tavernas, boatmen and small shops still prefer cash, and there are only a few cash machines, mostly in Gaios.

  • Mind the last boat

    If you come for the day from Corfu or Parga, the return boats leave in the afternoon. If you are flying out of Corfu, take a boat that leaves plenty of time for delays.

Times and frequencies are typical for the summer season and change every year. Check the current timetable before you book.

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