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KYR Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport)
Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport) (IATA: KYR, ICAO:LGKR) is located in the city of Kerkyra, Greece. It is the primary international airport serving Kerkyra and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

KYR

ICAO Code

LGKR

Name

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Greece (GR)

City

Kerkyra

Latitude

39.6019400

Longitude

19.9116700

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport) (KYR)

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport) is the international gateway serving Kerkyra, on the island of Corfu, Greece. It is a regional, passenger-led airport with pronounced seasonal demand rather than a dedicated cargo hub. For international freight forwarders, the airport is most relevant for time-sensitive shipments connected with Corfu and the Ionian Islands, subject to available commercial capacity, handling acceptance and customs arrangements. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, document review and onward delivery after confirming the operating carrier and local ground capabilities.

Airport name	Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport)
IATA / ICAO	KYR / LGKR
Country / city	Greece / Kerkyra
Coordinates	39.6019400, 19.9116700
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Logistics profile	Regional international airport; cargo commonly handled through contracted aviation and ground-service arrangements

Key Highlights

Operational Characteristics for Freight Forwarders

Regional island gateway with international capability, but not normally selected as a primary long-haul cargo hub.
Passenger-flight belly capacity and seasonal schedules can materially affect acceptance, uplift and routing options.
Shipments requiring special handling should be pre-cleared with the appointed handler and operating carrier before cargo delivery.
For urgent or high-volume freight, mainland Greek gateways and onward road or feeder arrangements may provide greater schedule resilience.
Island delivery planning must account for local trucking availability, ferry dependencies for onward distribution and limited recovery options after a missed uplift.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope to Confirm Before Booking

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport) is primarily a passenger airport. The precise cargo acceptance point, warehouse access, handling hours, screening process and service portfolio may vary by handler, carrier and operating season. Our service team confirms these items before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo

Standard airport-to-airport freight may be accepted through a contracted ground handler when an operating carrier confirms available capacity and documentation requirements.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Do not assume dedicated cold-room capacity or uninterrupted temperature control. Pharma, biologics and perishables require written confirmation of acceptance, handover timing and storage conditions.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance is carrier- and handler-dependent. Pre-approval, compliant packing, labels, shipper’s declaration and screening arrangements should be completed before cargo is tendered.

Customs and screening

Import, export, transit and security-screening procedures depend on the shipment regime and appointed parties. Our team coordinates the required customs and security handover rather than assuming an on-site service.

Special cargo

Live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring secure storage need advance routing approval and may be redirected to a more suitable mainland gateway.

Collection and delivery

Vehicle access, release documentation, warehouse appointment rules and local delivery capacity should be confirmed before dispatching a truck to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Strategy and Schedule Controls

International freight may move on available passenger belly capacity, dedicated cargo services where arranged, or through an interline connection via a mainland Greek or wider European gateway.
Athens and other European gateway connections can be considered as routing options, but the operating carrier, connection point and service availability must be confirmed for each shipment.
There is no fixed transit commitment from the airport alone. Actual timing depends on flight seasonality, booking confirmation, transfer protection, customs release, screening and local delivery resources.
During peak tourist periods, passenger demand can reduce cargo flexibility; our service team checks allotment, aircraft type and cut-off requirements before accepting a time-critical booking.

Planning rule: treat all transit estimates as indicative until the carrier confirms the complete routing and the handler confirms the cargo acceptance window.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island-Specific Freight Profile

The primary service area is Corfu and nearby Ionian Island markets, with final-mile distribution shaped by island geography and local road capacity.
Typical demand may include tourism-related supplies, hotel and catering replenishment, retail goods, spare parts, small industrial consignments and urgent commercial documents.
Perishable food products, seafood, flowers and other temperature-sensitive goods require confirmed packaging, acceptance and transfer arrangements rather than relying on standard airport storage.
High-value electronics, samples, replacement parts and e-commerce parcels may benefit from air transport when the shipment size and required delivery speed justify the island routing.
For heavier or less time-sensitive cargo, sea freight or a mainland gateway combined with road and ferry movement may offer better capacity and cost control.

Operations & Compliance

Critical Controls Before Cargo Tender

Cut-off and acceptance: passenger-led schedules can create narrow warehouse and flight cut-offs. Obtain the handler’s confirmed cargo tender time; do not rely only on the passenger departure time.
Documentation: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, customs data and any required licences or certificates. Commodity descriptions, weights, dimensions and consignee details must match across documents.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: secure carrier approval before delivery. Lithium batteries, chemicals, dry ice, perishables, live animals and other regulated shipments require commodity-specific review and compliant packing.
Customs and release: customs status, security screening and release instructions must be coordinated with the responsible broker, carrier and handler. Airport arrival does not itself constitute customs clearance or delivery release.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking and Contingency Practice

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required delivery date to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
Book seasonal or time-critical cargo as early as practical and request confirmation of aircraft capacity, transfer protection, warehouse cut-off and special-handling acceptance.
Use robust, stackable export packaging with clearly visible handling marks; protect temperature-sensitive cargo with validated packaging and an agreed handover plan.
For oversized, hazardous, high-value or urgent shipments, ask our team to compare direct island routing with a mainland Greek gateway and controlled onward transport.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport) handle international air freight?

International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier and local handler accept the shipment. Our service team verifies the routing, cargo terminal process, customs status and available capacity before confirming the booking.

Is this airport suitable for a time-critical shipment?

It can be suitable for small urgent consignments when uplift is confirmed, but seasonal capacity and island recovery options must be considered. We compare the airport routing with mainland alternatives when the delivery deadline is critical.

Can dangerous goods be shipped through Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (Corfu International Airport)?

Only after carrier and handler acceptance. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, labels, documentation and any required declaration; acceptance should never be assumed from the airport’s international status.

Are temperature-controlled and pharmaceutical shipments accepted?

Acceptance depends on the confirmed handling chain and available storage or transfer controls. Our team checks packaging, handover timing, temperature requirements and contingency arrangements before booking.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, customs regime, value, required delivery date and any special requirements. For restricted or temperature-sensitive goods, include the relevant safety and handling details at the first enquiry.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone values in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are presented as qualified logistics guidance and should be reconfirmed with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, customs broker and relevant authorities before shipment tender.

Airport operator and airport-service verification: fraport-greece.com
Greek civil aviation and regulatory reference: hcaa.gov.gr
International airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, warehouse access, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and delivery arrangements are changeable operational details. Our service team confirms the current position for each booking.