Corsica: by plane, car or ferry
Mountains falling straight into the sea. Corsica is perfect for combining beaches with hikes, and the island is hard to explore without a car. Ferries run from Livorno to Bastia; by air you land in Bastia or Ajaccio.
What does a trip to Corsica cost this year?
The calculator compares flights from several airports, driving with real ferry prices, and shows the weather for every date.
What it costs right now
Transport price for 2 people with a bag, departing in the coming weeks, accommodation not included. Computed by our own planner from real flight and ferry prices. Values marked ~ are estimates. Calculated on 2026-07-24, check your exact dates in the calculator.
When to go
May and June belong to hikers: snow still sits on the peaks, the coast hits 25 °C and campsites are half empty. Beach season peaks July to late August. September is the insider pick: 25 °C sea, calm and prices a third lower.
| Month | Daily high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22 °C | 19 °C | ~11 |
| June | 27 °C | 23 °C | ~6 |
| July | 31 °C | 27 °C | ~2 |
| August | 32 °C | 27 °C | ~5 |
| September | 26 °C | 25 °C | ~9 |
Averages from the last 8 years (Open-Meteo). The calculator shows your exact week in more detail.
How to get there
The Livorno to Bastia ferry takes 4 to 5 hours and runs several times a day, the most comfortable route with a car. Flights serve Bastia and Ajaccio, often with a connection. Your own car helps: buses are sparse and taxis pricey.
Airports
- BIA · Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia)
- AJA · Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio)
- FSC · Figari Sud-Corse Airport (Figari)
Car ferries
- Livorno → Bastia about 4 h at sea, car from ~90 € one way
- Savona → Bastia about 6 h at sea, car from ~95 € one way
Distance
905 km from Prague as the crow flies. The calculator computes the real route, tolls and fuel.
Tip
Inland roads are narrow and slow. Expect longer drives than the map suggests.
Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest?
The sea is typically warmest in August, around 27 °C. Daytime air averages 32 °C.
How long is the car ferry?
The shortest route is Livorno → Bastia: about 4 h at sea, car from ~90 € one way. The calculator shows exact prices for a specific day.
Which airports serve it?
Nearest airports: Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) (BIA), Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) (AJA), Figari Sud-Corse Airport (Figari) (FSC). The calculator compares fares to all of them at once, from Prague and Vienna alike.
Car or plane, which pays off?
Corsica is ferry country: the short crossing keeps prices down and direct flights from Central Europe are rare. For most crews the car wins. Flying makes sense mainly for short stays without a car on site.