Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Argostoli is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LHR to EFL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Argostoli (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LHR and EFL:
Aktion Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
R 2,038 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,117. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to EFL, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to EFL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EFL instead:
Grab a Kefallinia Airport rental car and explore Argostoli and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, Wheego and Exer Rent A Car are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Kefallinia Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to central Argostoli
Kefallinia Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Argostoli. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Argostoli in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kefallinia Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Argostoli, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to EFL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Argostoli, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 290 kilometres east to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Thessaloniki is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Argostoli. No trip is complete without visiting Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.