Corsica in August
The warmest sea of the year, but also Italian and French holidays: early August is the Mediterranean's busiest week. Late August already gets cheaper while the sea keeps its warmth, the smart play is the final week.
Corsica in August: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for August
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
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.
By plane
Nearest airports: BIA, AJA, FSC. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
By car and ferry
The shortest route is Livorno → Bastia: about 4 h at sea, a car from ~90 € one way.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Corsica in August?
In August the sea is typically around 27 °C and the air averages 32 °C during the day.
Can you drive to Corsica?
Yes, with a ferry: the shortest route is Livorno → Bastia, about 4 h at sea and a car from ~90 € one way.