As Corsica’s main passenger port, the commercial port of Bastia offers a wide range of ferry crossings to mainland France and Italy. It is served by Corsica Ferries, Corsica Linea and Moby Lines. Regular and seasonal services connect Bastia with Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Livorno, Savona, Genoa and Piombino, amongst others. Some additional Italian services may vary depending on the season. Information Quai Nouveau – 20200 Bastia Tel.: +33(0)4 95 55 25 85 – Official website GPS: 42.705195, 9.454235

The port of Calvi is also a point of arrival in Corsica for travellers who choose to make the crossing by sailboat. Sailcoop operates a service between Saint-Raphaël and Calvi on passenger sailing vessels. Crossings are available in both directions, with an average journey time of around 18 hours, depending on weather conditions. Information , Quai Adolphe Landry – 20260 Calvi Tel: +33(0)4 95 65 10 60 – Official website GPS: 42.583519, 8.755220

Situated in the heart of the city, Ajaccio harbour is served by Corsica Linea, La Méridionale and Corsica Ferries. Crossings connect Ajaccio with Marseille and Toulon all year round, with seasonal services to Nice, Genoa and Porto Torres in Sardinia. Information Quai l’Herminier – 20000 Ajaccio Tel.: +33(0)4 95 51 55 45 – Official website GPS: 41.9199, 8.7386

In the Gulf of Valinco, the port of Propriano is mainly served by Corsica Linea, which operates a service to Marseille. The service runs all year round, with additional sailings during the summer season. Information Quai l’Herminier – 20110 Propriano Tel.: +33(0)4 95 76 21 51 – Official website GPS: 41.6755, 8.9041

Port of Porto-Vecchio

The port of Porto-Vecchio serves the south of Corsica. La Méridionale and Corsica Ferries operate crossings from there to Marseille and Toulon, supplemented at certain times of the year by services to Nice, Livorno, Golfo Aranci and Porto Torres. Information Quai de Syracuse – 20137 Porto-Vecchio Tel.: +33(0)4 95 70 49 49 – Official website GPS: 41.5871, 9.2930

Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport

The nearest airport to Lisula , Calvi Airport, offers direct flights to Balagne. A small, user-friendly airport, it provides all the essential services you’ll need on arrival, including taxis and car hire companies, as well as Wi-Fi, an information desk, catering facilities and other convenient services within the terminal. Information Route de l’Aéroport – 20260 Calvi Tel.: +33 (0)4 95 65 88 88 – Official website GPS: 42.52436, 8.79301

Bastia Poretta Airport

Located in Lucciana, south of Bastia, Bastia Poretta is the other major airport to consider when travelling to Lisula. Its range of scheduled and seasonal flights is complemented on site by car hire agencies, taxis, shops and traveller services. Information Poretta – 20290 Lucciana Tel.: +33 (0)4 95 54 54 54 – Official website GPS: 42.53982, 9.48411

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport

Located near Ajaccio, Napoleon Bonaparte Airport is another gateway to Corsica by air. Car hire, taxis, restaurants, shops and a range of other convenient services are available in or near the terminal. Information Route de Campo Dell’Oro – 20090 Ajaccio Tel.: +33 (0)4 95 23 56 56 – Official website GPS: 41.92390, 8.80244

Figari South Corsica Airport

In the very south of the island, Figari Sud Corse rounds off the options for travelling to Corsica, particularly thanks to a wide range of seasonal flights. The airport has taxis, car hire agencies and convenient services for travellers. Information Address: Route de l’Aéroport – 20114 Figari Tel.: +33 (0)4 95 71 10 10 – Official website GPS: 41.50211, 9.09675

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Q: L'Isula – L'Ile-Rousse

Commercial port Situated at the foot of the Pietra Islands, the commercial port of L’Isula provides direct access to the Balagne region. It is served by Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries and La Méridionale , with annual or seasonal crossings from Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Sète, Livorno and Savona, depending on the operator and the time of year. Information Route du Port – 20220 L’Ile-Rousse Tel.: +33(0)4 95 55 25 44 – website GPS: 42.64150, 8.94066 Marina The L’Isula marina also welcomes sailors stopping off in Balagne. Water, electricity, toilet facilities, Wi-Fi and a refuelling station are among the services available. Information Route du Port – 20220 L’Ile-Rousse Tel: +33(0)4 95 60 26 51 – VHF: Channel 9 – website

By sea or by air

Coming to Corsica

Getting to Corsica is part of the journey in itself. The ferry crossing gradually reveals the island’s coastline; the aeroplane reveals its terrain in a matter of moments. For a stay in Lisula, there are several ports and airports offering access to northern Corsica, close to the Balagne region. The holiday can finally begin.

Getting there

By boat

Travelling by ferry offers a notable advantage: L’Isula – L’Ile-Rousse has its own commercial port. Ferry crossings provide direct links between Balagne and several ports on the French and Italian mainland. As you approach, the islands of La Pietra and the town gradually come into view, before you dock right in the heart of the destination.

Bastia, Corsica’s main port, greatly enhances the options for arriving by ferry thanks to the frequency and variety of its services. Further south, Ajaccio, Propriano and Porto-Vecchio are other entry points, particularly worth considering for a road trip across several regions of the island.

Finally, the ferry allows you to travel to Corsica with your own vehicle, be it a car, a motorbike or a bicycle… Whether you choose a day or night crossing, arriving directly at L’Isula or via another port, you can tailor your journey to suit your preferences. And if you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative, a sailing boat crossing allows you to dock directly in Balagne.

Corsica's ports

L'Isula – L'Ile-Rousse
Commercial port
Situated at the foot of the Pietra Islands, the commercial port of L’Isula provides direct access to the Balagne region. It is served by Corsica Linea,Corsica Ferries and La Méridionale, with annual or seasonal crossings from Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Sète, Livorno and Savona, depending on the operator and the time of year.
Information
Route du Port – 20220 L’Ile-Rousse
Tel.: +33(0)4 95 55 25 44 – website
GPS: 42.64150, 8.94066
Marina
The L’Isula marina also welcomes sailors stopping off in Balagne. Water, electricity, toilet facilities, Wi-Fi and a refuelling station are among the services available.
Information
Route du Port – 20220 L’Ile-Rousse
Tel: +33(0)4 95 60 26 51 – VHF: Channel 9 – website
Port of Bastia
As Corsica’s main passenger port, the commercial port of Bastia offers a wide range of ferry crossings to mainland France and Italy. It is served by Corsica Ferries, Corsica Linea and Moby Lines. Regular and seasonal services connect Bastia with Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Livorno, Savona, Genoa and Piombino, amongst others. Some additional Italian services may vary depending on the season.
Information
Quai Nouveau – 20200 Bastia
Tel.: +33(0)4 95 55 25 85 – Official website
GPS: 42.705195, 9.454235
Calvi Marina
The port of Calvi is also a point of arrival in Corsica for travellers who choose to make the crossing by sailboat. Sailcoop operates a service between Saint-Raphaël and Calvi on passenger sailing vessels. Crossings are available in both directions, with an average journey time of around 18 hours, depending on weather conditions.
Information
, Quai Adolphe Landry – 20260 Calvi
Tel: +33(0)4 95 65 10 60 – Official website
GPS: 42.583519, 8.755220
Port of Ajaccio
Port of Propriano
Port of Porto-Vecchio

By plane

With four international airports, Corsica is connected to the mainland and the rest of Europe all year round, with a choice of destinations that expands during the high season. For a stay in Lisula, Calvi Sainte-Catherine is the nearest airport (25 minutes’ drive away), whilst Bastia Poretta offers another option for arriving in the north of the island (50 minutes’ drive away). Ajaccio and Figari complete the air links to Corsica for those on a tour of the island.

On arrival, car hire agencies and taxis are available at the airports to help you continue your journey. As services, airlines and routes change with the seasons, you can check the latest flight schedules and information on the official websites before you set off.

Airports in Corsica

Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport
The nearest airport to Lisula, Calvi Airport, offers direct flights to Balagne. A small, user-friendly airport, it provides all the essential services you’ll need on arrival, including taxis and car hire companies, as well as Wi-Fi, an information desk, catering facilities and other convenient services within the terminal.
Information
Route de l’Aéroport – 20260 Calvi
Tel.: +33 (0)4 95 65 88 88 – Official website
GPS: 42.52436, 8.79301
Bastia Poretta Airport
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
Figari South Corsica Airport

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