Flying from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
3 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Kefallinia Airport flight.
Kefallinia Airport is located in Argostoli. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL). Choose from 2 direct services each week. British Airways operates a 8:25am departure between LHR and EFL.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to EFL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL) operate from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Kefallinia Airport with British Airways.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and EFL is British Airways.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to EFL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Aktion Airport (PVK)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Kefallinia Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to EFL are available with easyJet.
easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to EFL route.
Break up your flight from London to Kefallinia Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and EFL include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to EFL flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Kefallinia Airport out of here.
Ryanair is one airline that offers direct London to EFL plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from STN to EFL.
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and EFL:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Aktion Airport (PVK)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Kefallinia Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
Have a late flight from London to Kefallinia Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near EFL and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Kefallinia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Wheego or Exer Rent A Car and experience more of Argostoli and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Kefallinia Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to central Argostoli
Kefallinia Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Argostoli. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
R 608 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Kefallinia Airport. Return flights start at R 1,857. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to EFL.
November is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Kefallinia Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Kefallinia Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Kefallinia Airport (EFL), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Argostoli based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to EFL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Argostoli, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kefallinia Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Argostoli
After booking your flight from London to Kefallinia Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Argostoli:
Kefalonia Sailing and Makris Gialos Beach are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Argostoli itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kefalonia Boat Hire.
Explore more of Greece
Argostoli has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 290 kilometres east of Argostoli, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Argostoli, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
