Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL): what you need to know
Heraklion and Argostoli share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HER to EFL flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and EFL:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport flight is $41. A return plane ticket is currently $158. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HER to EFL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER land on time.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometers from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HER:
Arriving at Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
Book a hotel close to EFL if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Kefallinia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Wheego or Exer Rent A Car and experience more of Argostoli and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kefallinia Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to central Argostoli
From Kefallinia Airport, Argostoli is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Kefallinia Airport (EFL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Argostoli in February.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Kefallinia Airport for August if you want to visit Argostoli during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to EFL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Argostoli. Around 290 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece and is around 354 kilometers north-east of Argostoli. No journey is complete without dropping by Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
