Myrtos Beach
One of the most photographed beaches in Greece, with pale pebbles and turquoise water at the foot of a cliff.
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Airport · Kefalonia, Greece
Kefalonia Island International EFL
6 km from central Kefalonia. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- EFL · LGKF
About the airport
Kefalonia Airport, also known as Argostoli Airport, is at Svoronata, about 9 km south of Argostoli, on the island of Kefalonia. It is mainly a holiday airport, with many seasonal flights from across Europe in summer and some domestic flights.
Terminals
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is busiest in summer, when most holiday flights operate.
Services
The terminal has cafés, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. As the airport is small, check-in and security are usually quick, except at peak summer times. Taxis are the usual way into town, and a rental car is very handy for exploring the area.
Getting to the city
KTEL Kefalonia
Regional (KTEL) and local buses around Kefalonia; services are limited, so check the timetable before travelling.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. The ride to Argostoli takes about 15 min; it is worth agreeing or asking the fare before setting off.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is busiest in summer, when most holiday flights operate.
Kefalonia
Things to do in Kefalonia
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, with mountains, turquoise coves, caves and quiet villages; its capital, Argostoli, sits on the Koutavos bay.
Melissani Cave
A cave with an underground lake and an open roof that lets the sunlight in; it is visited by boat.
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Assos
A village of colourful houses on a small peninsula joined to the island by an isthmus, with a Venetian castle above.
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Drapano Bridge
A long stone bridge over the Koutavos lagoon beside Argostoli, built in the early 19th century.
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How far is the airport from central Kefalonia?
Kefalonia Island International airport is about 6 km from central Kefalonia.
How do I get from the airport to central Kefalonia?
From Kefalonia Island International airport you can take KTEL Kefalonia (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kefalonia Island International airport have?
Kefalonia Island International has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kefalonia?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal facade, with the airport sign: Matti, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport from the air, with the runway beside the coast: ChristosV, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- easyJet and Ryanair aircraft on the apron: Christos Vittoratos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Myrtos Beach: Matt Sims, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Melissani Cave: Matt Sims, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Assos: Spiros Rokkos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Drapano Bridge: George Tekmenidis, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons