Travel & Accommodation
Getting to the island
Flights are to Corfu, and from there, you take a short ferry to the island (1-2 hours dependent on ferry company).
There are a few options for ferries to the island, and it is also possible to book a private water taxi which seat maximum 8 people and cost approx €450 each way, so are a good option for larger groups. These give more flexibility than the ferry schedule as they are 24hrs.
When flying from the UK, we find the best way to coordinate is to get a departing flight that arrives in Corfu by 12pm to allow enough time to catch the ferry in the afternoon.
If you have an afternoon flight on the way home, there are early morning ferries to Corfu from Paxos daily.
Ferries are €35 each way, and should be pre-booked.
The ferry providers are as follows, we have included some key tips for each, if you’re booking a villa or apartment via any of the travel companies listed above, they can also arrange ferries for you.
Ferries
Kamelia Lines
Journey Time: 2hrs
Route: The booking will advise Lefkimmi Port from Corfu to Paxos, in actual fact a coach will collect direct from Corfu Airport to drive you one hour to Lefkimmi, where you will travel for one further hour by ferry to arrive direct at Paxos Port in Gaios.
Frequency: x2 crossing’s a day each way, tends to be one in the morning and one mid afternoon.
Joy Cruises
Journey Time: 1hr
Route: The quickest and most direct ferry (or hydrofoil), this leaves from Corfu Port directly to Paxos Port in Gaios (and vice versa). Corfu Port is a 15 minute taxi from the airport.
Frequency: x3 - 4 crossing’s a day each way, tends to be one in the morning, one around lunchtime and one mid to late afternoon. You can book through the Ferry Hopper website.
Kerkyra Lines
Journey Time: 2hrs
Route: The largest ferry company, this leaves direct from Corfu Port directly to Paxos Port in Gaios (and vice versa). Corfu Port is a 15 minute taxi from the airport.
Frequency: x2 crossing’s a day each day, tends to be on early in the morning, and one late afternoon.
Ferry Hopper
Is a great way to book for Joy Cruises and Kamelia Lines; as their website will consolidate the options available for your day of travel, based on the season and day of the week.
Please note the ferry times to vary between week days and weekends, so it is best to book your ferry asap in advance to secure the crossing. Please allow 2hrs between landing at Corfu Airport and the ferry leaving incase of any delays.
Private water taxis
Paxos Sea Taxi Fassoulias: +30 697 306 7292 /+30 697 624 8086 / fassouliasseataxi@gmail.com
Christos Seataxi: +30 697 619 6382
Nikos: +30 693 223 2072
Andreas: +30 697 762 9033
Tasos: +30 694 483 2964
If you do decide to book a water taxi and have spare seats let us know, undoubtedly there will be someone arriving for the wedding who may wish to take up the spare spots and share the cost.
Where to Stay
For longer stays, villas run Sunday to Sunday for most companies.
For shorter stays, for the wedding events only, apartments, shorter stay villas (via Booking.com or Owner’s Direct), Airbnbs and Hotels are recommended, with suggestions below.
Villas
Hotels
Car rental and taxis
Rental cars
You will want to rent a car on the island, as it’s more or less the only way to get around.
One side to the other is 15mins, so don’t stress too much about where you stay, as everything is very close!
Suggested companies here:
Alfa Car Hire: + 0030 2662 032 505 / alfahire@otenet.gr
Fougaros: + 0030 6973 995 809 / fougaros@gmail.com
Malifous Travel: +306980392094 / Malifous@yahoo.com
Stamatis: +30 6980070976 (Taxi)
Taxis
Costas: +30 6974002236 (Taxi)
Christos: +30 697472747 (Taxi)
Harris: +30 6974135660 (Taxi)
Babis: +30 6978500695 (Minibus)
Paxi van service: +30 6986998586
Tassos: +30 6976648486 (Taxi)