Corsica in September
The secret champion: the sea holds 24 to 26 °C after summer, crowds vanish with the school year and prices drop by a third. The south (Crete, Sicily, Calabria) stays swimmable all month.
Corsica in September: 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 September
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 September?
In September the sea is typically around 25 °C and the air averages 26 °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.