Corfu to Saranda ferry • Travel guide
Corfu → Saranda
Planning to take the Corfu to Saranda ferry? This guide explains how to check departures, compare ferry types, find ticket prices and prepare for boarding before arriving in southern Albania.
Start with your travel date and the type of crossing you need. Then check the operator’s timetable, boarding instructions and final fare. A published schedule does not guarantee that every sailing has seats available.
Guide reviewed: 8 October 2026. Operator schedules and conditions may change.
*Indicative hydrofoil journey time published by Ionian Seaways. Check the vessel and duration for the departure you select.
Corfu to Saranda ferry timetable
Departure times vary by operator and season. Select the correct direction and travel date in the operator’s booking system. For the return crossing, search separately for Saranda to Corfu.
The times below reproduce the Finikas Lines homepage schedule labelled 1 June–15 October, as checked on 8 October 2026. They are published departure times, not live availability, and should not be used for travel after 15 October. Confirm your selected sailing directly with Finikas Lines.
Corfu → Saranda
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:30
- 22:30
Saranda → Corfu
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 18:00
- 20:00
Source: Finikas Lines official website. For dates outside this period, check the timetable and booking options on the official Finikas Lines website.
Corfu to Saranda ferry ticket prices
There is no single fare that applies to every date, vessel and passenger. Check the total for your chosen service rather than relying on an old seasonal price.
| Ticket detail | What it means for your booking |
|---|---|
| One-way or return | Select the right journey type and check both dates if booking a return. |
| Passenger category | Enter the correct adult, child or infant details. |
| Vessel type | Compare the duration and fare of the actual departure offered. |
| Vehicle | Confirm that the sailing carries vehicles and include the vehicle in your booking. |
| Final total | Review the amount shown before payment and read the change or cancellation conditions. |
Use the operator’s official website to find its booking options. Save your confirmation and check whether you need a printed ticket, a mobile ticket or collection at a ticket office.
Corfu to Saranda ferry duration and vessel types
Fast ferry / hydrofoil
30–45 minutes
This is the indicative hydrofoil duration published by Ionian Seaways. Check the precise service offered when booking.
Conventional / car ferry
55–70 minutes*
Ionian Seaways publishes this range for passenger/car ferries. Other operators and vessels may have different crossing times.
*These ranges describe sailing time, not the full journey through ticketing, border checks and disembarkation. Duration reference: the published Ionian Seaways timetable, reviewed on 8 October 2026. Confirm your chosen Finikas Lines vessel and crossing time separately.
Corfu to Saranda ferry: ports and boarding
Check the international passenger terminal at Corfu’s New Port and the instructions for your operator. A ticket office address is not necessarily the entrance where you must board.
Plan to be at the port around one hour before departure, and confirm the precise ticket collection and boarding deadline with Finikas Lines. Allow additional time if you need to collect tickets, carry a vehicle or arrange assistance.
Read the Finikas Lines boarding conditions and match the instructions to your ticket and departure.
Corfu to Saranda ferry: local departure times
Corfu is one hour ahead of Saranda. Check the local time at the departure port rather than assuming that both countries use the same clock.
For example, a 10:00 departure from Corfu followed by a 30-minute crossing would correspond to 09:30 in Saranda, before allowing for disembarkation. This is an illustration of the time difference, not a published sailing.
Travel documents and border checks
This route crosses an international border. Carry the travel document accepted for your nationality and itinerary, and check any visa or entry requirements with the relevant official authorities before buying tickets.
If returning to Greece, check your right to re-enter as well. Children and travellers carrying vehicles may need additional documents. An accepted ferry booking does not itself confirm permission to enter either country.
The operator will also check your ticket and travel details. Consult its requirements and the relevant consulate if you are unsure which documents apply to you.
From Corfu Airport to the ferry
The flight arrival and ferry departure are separate parts of your journey. Allow for flight delays, baggage collection, the transfer to the correct terminal and the operator’s check-in deadline.
You can arrange a taxi or check the current local bus service. Confirm the route and stop before travelling. Avoid planning around the sailing time alone: the time needed at the port matters too.
Arriving in Saranda and onward travel
Complete arrival formalities before meeting your transfer or starting an onward journey. If continuing to Ksamil, confirm where to catch your onward transport; a ferry ticket to Saranda does not automatically include a transfer.
Explore our Saranda destination guide and guide to the beaches of Saranda, both in Albanian.
For onward travel to the capital, read our English Saranda to Tirana bus guide. For the opposite direction, see the Tirana to Saranda bus timetable.
Corfu to Saranda ferry: frequently asked questions
Can I book the Corfu to Saranda ferry online?
Check the official operator website for its current booking options. Enter your travel date and passenger details, then review the total fare and ticket conditions before paying.
Can I take a car?
Check that the selected vessel carries vehicles and that your booking includes the correct vehicle category. If it is a rental car, confirm that both the rental agreement and the ferry operator permit the crossing.
Can I visit Saranda on a day trip?
Plan the outward and return crossings together. Leave time for both border procedures and the return check-in deadline. Confirm return availability before committing to the trip.
What happens if the sailing changes?
Keep the contact details in your booking accurate and check the operator’s notices before leaving for the port. Contact the issuing company or agency about changes, cancellations and refunds.
Check your date. Choose your ferry.
Confirm the departure, boarding point and final fare with the operator before booking.
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