Sarandë to Corfu ferry with Finikas Lines

Ferry Operators for Saranda to Corfu

Ferry from Saranda to Corfu

Saranda, also known as Sarandë, is a Mediterranean coastal town in Albania. The ferry from Saranda to Corfu sails between two beautiful ports Albania and Greece. With just 22 miles (35 km) between the two destinations, ferries frequently make the 30-minute journey across the Corfu channel. Omio is partnered with two major ferry companies operating on the Saranda to Corfu ferry route: Ionian Seaways and Finikas Lines. Passengers can board 22 ferries a day in peak season, giving plenty of options for day trips to and from Albania to the Greek island of Corfu.

Find out how to buy ferry tickets from Saranda to Corfu, amenities onboard the vessels, where to find the port, and the Saranda to Corfu ferry timetable. Plus read our guide to Corfu, and what to do when you get there.

Saranda to Corfu Ferry Schedule

Discover UNESCO world heritage sites on the coast of Albania, then take the ferry to the port of Corfu – all in a day’s trip thanks to a regular ferry timetable. During peak season the ferry schedule between Saranda and Corfu has over 22 daily sailings, 11 of the crossing running via Ionian Seaways and 11 more on Finikas Lines. The Saranda to Corfu ferry schedule is seasonal, with fewer crossings in the winter seasons. Both ferry operators run high-speed hydrofoils on the route, making a quick journey time of 30 minutes from port to port. Passengers should note that the Greek island of Corfu is 1 hour ahead of Albania, and all ferry schedules run on local time.

Ferry companies from Saranda to Corfu

Ionian Seaways

Ionian Seaways was founded in 1979 and is the sister company of Ionian Cruises, which runs daily ferries to and from several Ionian Islands and the Greek mainland. Ionian Seaways focuses on sailing passengers between Saranda and Corfu, providing top tier service and safety on all of its ferries. The ferry fleet on this route consists of Santa and Santa III – two high-speed hydrofoil crafts which travel at 31 knots. There are also 2 passenger cruise ferries traveling at a speed of around 17 knots, with a capacity for 300 passengers.

• Average sailings per day: 11
• Amenities: toilets, seating, refreshments on select vessels
• Pets: yes
• Foot passengers: yes
• Car passengers: yes

Finikas Lines

Finikas Lines is a leading ferry provider on the Corfu to Sarander ferry route. Its central office is based in Saranda (Albania), where the company has been running ferry services since 1994. Finikas Lines have 5 vessels in their fleet including high-speed hydrofoil crafts (Flying Dolphins): Kristi, Hariklia and Stavros, and passenger ferries with capacity for vehicles: Marina ferry boat and Kaliopi ferry boat. Passenger and car ferries take a little longer to make the crossing, with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

• Average sailings per day: 11
• Amenities: toilets, seating, bar with refreshments
• Pets: yes
• Foot passengers: yes
• Car passengers: yes

Discounts and cheap ferry tickets from Saranda to Corfu

Omio is an official partner of Finikas Lines and Ionian Seaways, meaning we provide all the latest deals, discounts and offers directly through our platform. Search for the latest timetable and book your ticket quickly and easily through the Omio app. Both Finikas Lines and Ionian Seaways offer a 50% discount tickets for children aged 5-11 years old. Children under 5 are considered infants, but must have a reservation for the journey. Finikas lines also offer a 10% discount for same day return tickets between Saranda and Corfu.

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Port Information from Saranda to Corfu

Passengers should arrive at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time and make their way to the international passenger ferry terminal in both ports. As this is an international route, all citizens of non-European countries should bring a passport and valid visas or travel documents. EU citizens will need to bring a valid ID-card or valid passport.

Port of Saranda: located in the heart of Saranda city, the Porti i Sarandës is easy to reach on foot. There is also a taxi rank outside the main terminal and a bus stop at the roundabout on Rruga Mitat Hoxha. The terminal has a cafe and toilets, but thanks to its proximity to the town center, there are also plenty of restaurants, bars and hotels in the vicinity too. The port of the Saranda is an important hub for travel in the Mediterranean, with ferries and cruise ships traveling to Albania from Corfu (Greece) as well as ferries from Saranda to Bari (Italy) and Saranda to Brindisi (Italy).

The Corfu Town port: ferries from Saranda arrive at the Corfu Town port, located in the capital city on the eastern side of the island. Its central location means there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars nearby. There are bus links to the port, including the Line 15 bus that connects the port to the Intercity Bus Station and airport. Corfu Town port has several ferry routes to the Greek mainland, such as the Corfu to Igoumenista ferry, as well as ferries from Corfu to Barri (Italy) and Corfu to Venice (Italy), among many others.