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Hints and Tips
Getting to Kefalonia
By air :
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your flights! You can use the search box below to search for and book your flights online.
Charter flights to Kefalonia operate during the months of May to October inclusive. When booking
accommodation with us you are free to arrange your flights with whomever you choose. However, if you would like assistance please do not hesitate to contact us or use the search box above,where you can search for and book competitively priced flights online.
Throughout the year there are regular flights with Olympic Air from Athens to Kefalonia and the flight time is 45 minutes. A couple of low cost airlines fly from Luton and Gatwick to Athens as well as regular Olympic flights. EasyJet now fly to Kefalonia and flights to the island appeared on the EasyJet website for the first time during November 2011. The first EasyJet to Kefalonia flight will take place on 28th April 2012!
The airport in Kefalonia is located 9 kilometres from Argostoli, the capital of the island. The transfer time to Agia Efimia is approximately 45 minutes to an hour. There are no public buses from/to the airport. However, car hire is available and there are a number of taxis based there. If you would like us to arrange a private taxi transfer for you please ask at the time of booking your accommodation.
By Bus:
There is a daily bus service from Athens bus station to Kefalonia. For more details please contact us.
By Ferry :
Kefalonia is the largest of the seven Ionian islands and there are regular ferries to and from the island from mainland Greece and Italy, the Italian service calls at various Greek ports during the journey. If you would like further information on the ferry sevices please contact us
Car hire
A complete car rental service ensuring peace of mind and competitive rates.
Please visit our car hire website at : www.carhireinkefalonia.com
We will be pleased to quote car hire rates with a local supplier in Kefalonia. Please contact us advising the following information :
The dates you require a car (start date and end date)
Would you like the car delivered to the airport for your arrival?
The number of people in your party
The type of car you would like to hire
Where you will be staying in Kefalonia.
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If you are collecting a car from the airport and driving to one of our accommodations in Agia Efimia (or surrounding area), we will forward clear driving instructions to you, including photographs of the main junctions, which will make your journey very straightforward.
Taxi Transfers
Transfers to Sami and Agia Efimia by taxi from the airport can be expensive.
I have heard various amounts starting at 55 Euros and rising
to 90 Euros. There is little point arguing after the event so before you get into the
vehicle ask the fare to your destination.
If you have booked your accommodation in Agia Efimia with Astro-holidays, please email us
if you would like us to arrange a private taxi transfer for you from the airport when you arrive.
The cost for 2012 will remain at the 2010 rate of 45 Euros (each way) and we can arrange
this with a reliable local taxi driver based in Agia Efimia. Please note - the taxis are licensed to carry a maximum of 4 passengers with luggage.
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