Corsica in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Corsica in May: 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 May
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 May?
In May the sea is typically around 19 °C and the air averages 22 °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.