Airline codes
XK · CCM
IATA · ICAO · callsign “CORSICA”
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Air Corsica (XK) Guide
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A practical guide to Air Corsica: the network from AJA, the ATR 72-600 and the rest of the fleet, luggage rules, check-in and cheaper fares. Ask a question
In short
Air Corsica is the airline of Corsica, based at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport. Its Airbus and ATR aircraft fly from Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari to Paris, Marseille, Nice and other mainland French cities, 20+ destinations in all. It is the natural choice for getting to the island from France. Air Corsica is not in an alliance, links to Flying Blue and sells Economy seats.
Air Corsica, formerly CCM Airlines, is the airline of the French island of Corsica, headquartered at Ajaccio airport. It flies from Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari to mainland France, and some flights are sold in partnership with Air France.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Corsica. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Air Corsica (IATA: XK, ICAO: CCM) is the flag carrier of Corsica, headquartered at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport. It links all four Corsican airports (Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari) with Paris-Orly, Marseille, Nice and other cities in mainland France, and adds seasonal flights to Italy and Sardinia. It is the main airline for residents and for visitors who want to fly straight to the island.
The 1989 founding by Corsica's regional assembly
Air Corsica was founded on 6 January 1989 at the initiative of the president of Corsica's regional assembly, and the first flight took place on 1 July 1990. It traded as CCM Airlines (Compagnie Corse Méditerranée) from November 2000 and took the name Air Corsica in October 2010. In December 2019 it became the first airline in France to fly the Airbus A320neo.
The regional authority and Air France–KLM stakes
The Collectivité Territoriale de Corse, the island's regional authority, is the main shareholder, and Air France–KLM also holds shares. The link with Air France shows up in the network: Air Corsica operates some flights as a franchise for Air France and ITA Airways, and it shares flight numbers with Air France, Air France Hop, Air Caraïbes and ITA Airways.
Year-round mainland routes and summer flights
Year-round routes connect Corsica with Paris-Orly, Marseille and Nice. In the summer season the schedule grows with flights from Corsican airports to Lyon, Toulouse and other French cities, plus Milan, Rome and Olbia in Sardinia. Ajaccio is the main base, and Bastia, Calvi and Figari are secondary hubs, so you can often fly straight to the part of the island nearest your stay.
When to book
Many routes to Lyon, Toulouse, Italy and Sardinia run only in the summer season, so check the dates before planning a trip outside the main holiday months. The year-round Paris-Orly, Marseille and Nice routes are the safest choice for winter travel.
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Good to know
- Founded1989
- Other gatewaysBIA / CLY / FSC
Everything you should know
At a glance
Air Corsica (IATA: XK, ICAO: CCM) is the airline of Corsica, based at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport. Founded in 1989, it flies Airbus A320, A320neo and ATR 72-600 aircraft from Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari to Paris, Marseille, Nice and other mainland French cities.
| Headquarters | Ajaccio, Corsica, France |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320, A320neo and ATR 72-600 |
| Frequent flyer | Flying Blue |
| Official website | aircorsica.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Air Corsica’s core routes link Corsica with mainland France. Seasonal routes are added in summer; confirm the current schedule when you search.
Search flights
Corsica
Ajaccio (AJA) departures3 destinations
FromTo AJA BIA AjaccioBastia Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
FromTo AJA CLY AjaccioCalvi Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
FromTo AJA FSC AjaccioFigari Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
Mainland France
Ajaccio (AJA) departures3 destinations
FromTo AJA ORY AjaccioParis Orly Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
FromTo AJA MRS AjaccioMarseille Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
FromTo AJA NCE AjaccioNice Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
Europe
Ajaccio (AJA) departures1 destination
FromTo AJA ZRH AjaccioZurich Available airlines1 airline- Air Corsica
Fleet and aircraft
The fleet has 14 aircraft: three Airbus A320s, four A320neos and seven ATR 72-600 turboprops. No new aircraft are listed on order.
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Airbus A320 Narrow-body Routes to Paris and busier routes
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Routes to Paris and busier routes
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 7 in service Routes to Marseille and Nice
Cabin classes
Everyone on Air Corsica flies in one cabin: Economy.
Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin on Air Corsica flights.
Short flights to the mainland
Flying Blue
Air Corsica flights earn miles through the Air France–KLM programme.
Through its partnership with Air France, eligible Air Corsica flights earn Flying Blue miles.
Air Corsica is listed as a Flying Blue partner, the frequent flyer programme of Air France and KLM, so you can collect miles on its flights in a Flying Blue account. It is not a member of a global alliance.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact Air Corsica allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at AJA or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Air Corsica's allowance is printed on your ticket, and flights operated as a franchise for Air France or ITA Airways follow the selling airline's rules. Your booking shows which applies.
Pro tip: if you fly the ATR 72-600 on a short route, check the cabin bag rules for that aircraft before you pack.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Air Corsica check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on aircorsica.com with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic XK passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · ID -
Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own Air Corsica check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international XK departures.
Check your deadline -
Step 4
Drop your bags
Air Corsica desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your XK trip.
Air Corsica counter
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Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Corsica website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
Air Corsica fares out of Ajaccio move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Try midweek XK flights
If your dates can move, look at XK flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
Midweek flights -
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Avoid peak holiday dates
Flights to Corsica fill up in July and August. Book early for summer, or travel in May, June or September.
School holidays · festivals -
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
Look at the next Air Corsica fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
Baggage & changes -
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Don’t leave busy routes late
On busy Air Corsica routes such as AJA to Paris, booking several weeks ahead usually leaves more fares to choose from.
Popular routes -
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Join Flying Blue
Membership of Flying Blue lets your Air Corsica trips count towards rewards, and members hear about offers first.
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Visitors are asking
Air Corsica flights carry the IATA prefix XK. In aviation records the airline appears as CCM, and pilots use the radio callsign CORSICA.
Its main hub is Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte (AJA) in Ajaccio, and its head office is in Ajaccio, Corsica, France.
No, Air Corsica is independent of the three global alliances. It works with partner airlines such as Air France.
Its fleet (as of July 2026) is made up of Airbus A320, A320neo and ATR 72-600.
Yes, it is called Flying Blue. Eligible Air Corsica flights earn Flying Blue miles through its partnership with Air France.
Open Manage Booking on aircorsica.com or check your e-ticket. Air Corsica sets the allowance by route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Air Corsica.
Answers checked against Air Corsica’s official website and published airline records. Reviewed 10 October 2026.
General
Air Corsica's main base is Ajaccio, and it also flies from Bastia, Calvi and Figari. Most flights connect these airports with mainland France, including Paris Orly, Marseille, Nice, Lyon and Toulouse.
Yes. Flying Blue, the Air France KLM loyalty programme, is listed as one of Air Corsica's loyalty programmes. Air Corsica also has its own programme called Mea. Check the current earning rules on the Air Corsica website.
Air Corsica is owned by the Collectivite de Corse, the Corsican regional authority, together with Air France KLM. It has flown under the Air Corsica name since 2010, after earlier trading as CCM Airlines.
Air Corsica flies Airbus A320 and A320neo jets on busier routes and ATR 72-600 turboprops on shorter or quieter routes. The first A320neo was delivered in December 2019.
Baggage allowances depend on your fare and route. Check the details for your ticket on the Air Corsica website before you travel, and book extra baggage or sports equipment such as bikes in advance.
Air Corsica traded as CCM Airlines from November 2000 until October 2010, when it took its current name.
Yes. Seasonal routes include Milan, Rome and Olbia in Sardinia.
Air Corsica is headquartered in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. Its main hub is Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte.
Air Corsica offers Economy class.
Booking
Fourteen: three Airbus A320s, four A320neos and seven ATR 72-600 turboprops.
Getting there
All four: Ajaccio, which is the main base, and Bastia, Calvi and Figari, which are secondary hubs.
Air Corsica uses the IATA code XK and the ICAO code CCM. Its radio callsign is CORSICA.
Check in on aircorsica.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Air Corsica is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Timing & weather
Air Corsica was founded in 1989, 37 years ago.