How to get and getting around Corsica

To travel to Corsica by BOAT,
you have several ferry crossing options from mainland France and Italy.

From the mainland

• Marseille

• Toulon

• Nice

From Italy

• Genoa

• Livorno

• Savona

• Piombino

Arrival ports in Corsica

• Bastia

• Ajaccio

• Île-Rousse

• Porto-Vecchio

• Propriano

Crossing durations

The durations vary depending on the chosen routes:

• The fastest crossing from France is between Nice and Île-Rousse in about 5h452.

• From Italy, the shortest crossing is between Piombino and Bastia in 2h452.

• Crossings from Marseille generally last about 11h302.

Maritime companies
Several companies offer crossings to Corsica4:

• Corsica Ferries

• Corsica Linea

• La Méridionale

These companies offer day and night crossings, with different comfort options on board3. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during high season, to benefit from the best availability and rates1.

To travel to Corsica by PLANE,
several airlines offer flights to different airports on the island.

Main Destinations

The main Corsican airports served are:

• Ajaccio (AJA)

• Bastia (BIA)

• Figari (FSC)

• Calvi (CLY)

Airlines

Several companies offer flights to Corsica:

• Air France

• Air Corsica

• Volotea

• EasyJet

• Transavia France

• Ryanair

Departure Cities

Flights to Corsica mainly depart from:

• Paris (Orly and Charles de Gaulle)

• Lyon

• Toulouse

• Bordeaux

• Marseille

• Nice

Fares and Booking

Ticket prices vary depending on the period and the company. For example, you can find flights:

• From Lyon to Figari starting at €70

• From Paris to Ajaccio starting at €156

• From Toulouse to Bastia starting at €99

It is recommended to book in advance and compare prices on different platforms to get the best rates