Saranda and its bay from above

Corfu to Saranda

Finikas Lines and Ionian Seaways30–90 minutes

Photo: Karol Chomka / Unsplash

Crossing time
30–90 minutes
Operators
2
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Checked against finikas-lines.com and ionianseaways.com on 10 November 2026

The Corfu to Saranda ferry takes 30–90 minutes with Finikas Lines.

Are you looking to sail from Corfu to Saranda? Two operators are listed for this route on Ferryu: Finikas Lines and Ionian Seaways. You can compare them side by side before you choose.

Finikas Lines runs international sea lines between Corfu and Saranda every day. Ionian Seaways gives a crossing time of 30 to 45 minutes on its hydrofoil (Flying Dolphin) and 55 to 70 minutes on its passenger ferry or car ferry, so it's worth checking which type of vessel your sailing uses.

  • Finikas Lines sails between Corfu and Saranda every day
  • Finikas Lines has a fleet of 3 Flying Dolphins (high-speed craft) and 3 passenger ships
  • Finikas Lines says the crossing from Saranda to Corfu typically takes around 30 minutes
  • Ionian Seaways hydrofoil (Flying Dolphin) crossings take 30 to 45 minutes
  • Ionian Seaways passenger ferry or car ferry crossings take 55 to 70 minutes

At a glance

Crossing
30–90 minutes
Corfu to Saranda
Arrives
Saranda
Albania
CorfuSaranda
Map data: Natural Earth. Port locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Who sails this route

Sailing with Finikas Lines

Finikas Lines provides a line service between Corfu and Saranda with two different types of ships. The fleet is made up of 3 Flying Dolphins, which are high-speed craft, and 3 passenger ships.

Their international sea lines between Corfu and Saranda run every day. Coming from Saranda to Corfu, Finikas Lines says the ferry typically takes around 30 minutes.

Sailing with Ionian Seaways

Ionian Seaways quotes different crossing times depending on the vessel. On the high-speed hydrofoil (Flying Dolphin), the crossing takes 30 to 45 minutes. On the passenger ferry or car ferry, it takes 55 to 70 minutes. Timetables can change, so be sure to check the sailing you want in good time.

Before you travel

If you're sailing with Finikas Lines and have a printed ticket, you can go directly to the international passenger terminal. It isn't necessary to report to the central port agencies for check-in.

For Ionian Seaways, the address given at Corfu Port, Greece, is Ionian Seaways (Ionian Cruises), Ethn. Antistaseos 4, New Port. At Saranda Port, Albania, the address given is Terini Travel Agency (Ionian Seaways), Lagjia Nr. 4, Rruga Mitat Hoxha, Prane Portit.

When you arrive in Saranda

Saranda Port, Albania: Terini Travel Agency – Ionian Seaways, Lagjia Nr. 4, Rruga Mitat Hoxha, Prane Portit

Questions answered

How long is the ferry from Corfu to Saranda?

30–90 minutes, depending on the sailing.

Corfu to Saranda takes around 30 minutes, depending on the weather conditions. (Finikas Lines, finikas-lines.com)

Saranda to Corfu typically takes around 30 minutes. (Finikas Lines, finikas-lines.com)

Corfu to Saranda has an average duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Finikas Lines, finikas-lines.com)

How often does it sail?

International sea lines between Corfu and Saranda every day. (Finikas Lines, finikas-lines.com)

Season 01 Jan 2026 - 06 Mar 2026: Monday CFU 09:00 SAR 10:00. (Ionian Seaways, ionianseaways.com)

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