Why go
- Largest of the Ionian Islands, Greece.
- Served by Kefallinia Airport (EFL).
History
Kefalonia or Cephalonia, formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the sixth-largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes and Chios. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region. It was a former Latin Catholic diocese Kefalonia–Zakynthos (Cefalonia–Zante) and short-lived titular see as just Kefalonia. The largest cities of Cephalonia are Argostoli and Lixouri.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Preveza
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kefallinia Airport (EFL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EFL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Athens, Amsterdam, London, London, Preveza). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pessada, 7.6 km); routes include Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli), Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami), Ithaca (Pisaetos) - Cephalonia (Poros).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kefalonia (Cephalonia). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.