Kefalonia Airport serves the largest of the Ionian Islands, approximately 8 km from Argostoli, the capital.
Kefalonia is known for Myrtos Beach, among the most photographed in Greece, and for the underground lake of Melissani, in a cave with a collapsed ceiling.
How to get to Kefallinia Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to EFL
Parking near Kefallinia Airport
A few steps from the terminal there is a small parking lot.
There is no surveillance service, but costs are modest.
How to get to Kefalonia from EFL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kefallinia Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, essential for exploring the island.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the deposit, along with a driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Kefallinia Airport
Argostoli
8 km from the airport: taxi in 8-13 minutes (15-20 euros), KTEL Kefalonias bus every hour in about 30 minutes (2-3 euros).
Best for: Travellers who don't rent a car and want the capital's seafront, restaurants and port within walking distance, with the bus or taxi to the airport just minutes away.
- The De Bosset bridge, the Koutavos lagoon with the turtles and the port promenade are all within walking distance
- It's the area with the most restaurants, shops and bus connections on the island
- The island's most famous beaches (Myrtos, Fiskardo) remain 45-60 minutes by car from the capital
- The KTEL bus to the airport runs only once an hour: for evening flights the taxi is the better choice
Recommended hotels
- Aenos Hotel Neoclassical hotel on Argostoli's main square, Plateia Vallianou, 5 minutes' walk from the port; rooms with a balcony over the square or the port. View availability
- Alley Boutique Hotel and Spa Boutique hotel with a spa and a tropical garden 300 metres from the centre of Argostoli, 5 minutes' walk from the port; rooms with a balcony over the port. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
Summer traffic swells significantly at this otherwise modest terminal.
Budget 1.5-2 hours of buffer time before your flight departure.
Map of Kefallinia Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Myrtos beach famous?
For the contrast between the white pebbles, the intense turquoise sea and the surrounding high cliffs: it's among the most photographed beaches in Greece.
Q. What is Lake Melissani?
An underground lake inside a cave with a partially collapsed roof that lets in striking light onto the turquoise water: it's visited by boat.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Kefalonia?
Yes, definitely: the main attractions are spread over a large hilly area not well served by public transport.
Q. Why is much of Kefalonia's architecture relatively modern?
A violent earthquake in 1953 leveled nearly all the island's villages, including Argostoli: most of what you see today was rebuilt after the war, which is why traditional Ionian architecture has survived only in a few corners spared by the quake.
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