Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport take 1 hour 6 minutes. Argostoli and Athens are in the same timezone (UTC+2), so you won't need to change your watch when you land.
Flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport start from 09:55 — the first with Sky Express. The last departure is the 23:00 option with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are 17 weekly services between ATH and EFL.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Sky Express runs direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Argostoli — plus maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the ATH - EFL route include:
Naples International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
For a flight within Greece, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another form of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from ATH to EFL, make sure your ID is valid before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport is ج.م. 2,496. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 5,539. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap flight tickets from ATH to EFL by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be reached in about 37 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 59 minutes.
After a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
Consider staying in a hotel near EFL if you're catching a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to central Argostoli
From Kefallinia Airport, Argostoli is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Argostoli in February.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kefallinia Airport for August if you want to go to Argostoli during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23 ºC and 30 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ATH to EFL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9 ºC and 15 ºC on average.
More about Argostoli
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Argostoli right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from ATH to EFL:
Corgialenios Istoriko kai Laografiko Mouseio and Argostoli Harbour are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Argostoli to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Makris Gialos Beach.
Complete your Argostoli trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kefallinia Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Argostoli.
