Getting to Villa Helios
Flying into Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) is the fastest and easiest way to reach the island. During peak season from May to October there are direct flights from major European cities, including London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, and Munich.
You can also fly direct to Athens International Airport (ATH) with year-round connecting flights to Kefalonia - Aegean Airlines and Sky Express offer frequent flights.
From the UK
You can fly direct to Kefalonia (EFL) from several UK airports, with airlines such as Jet2, TUI, Easyjet, Ryanair, British Airways, and Aegean.
Common departure points including London Gatwick and London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Bournemouth, especially during the peak season, but availability can vary by airline and time of year. One-way fares start from around £30 and return flights from around £68 depending on season and advance booking.
Tips for Booking
- Book early to secure the lowest fares especially for summer travel.
- Use price alert tools on sites like Skyscanner to track fare drops.
- Consider nearby airports (e.g., Athens, Zakynthos) if direct flights aren’t available for your dates.
Typical flight durations
- London → Kefalonia: ~3h 30m
- Paris → Kefalonia: ~3h 5m
- Rome → Kefalonia: ~1h 45m
- Athens → Kefalonia: ~1h
FERRY
If you prefer a scenic approach, ferries provide a fantastic way to arrive in Kefalonia. There are several routes from mainland Greece and nearby islands.
From the Mainland
· Patras to Sami: A direct ferry route
(3h 30m) operated by Levante Ferries.
· Kyllini to Poros: A shorter ferry ride
(1h 30m) with more frequent departures.
· Astakos to Sami: Another convenient
route, taking about 2h 30m.
From Other Ionian Islands
· Zakynthos to Kefalonia: A direct ferry
connects Zakynthos (Zante) with
Pessada in Kefalonia (1h).
· Ithaca to Kefalonia: Multiple daily ferries
link Ithaca with Sami and Fiskardo.
Tips for Booking
· Book your ferry tickets in advance,
especially in July and August.
· Cars can be taken on ferries, but spaces
are limited - reserve early.
· Expect some ferry schedule changes
due to weather conditions.
