Kefallinia Airport
Kefallinia Airport is the main air gateway to Kefallinia Island, Greece, handling both domestic and seasonal international traffic as a medium airport. Known by the codes EFL and LGKF, it gives visitors a straightforward arrival point close to the island’s resorts, ports, and inland villages. Its setting at just 59 ft (18 m) above sea level reflects the island’s coastal character, and its manageable size usually makes the airport easier to navigate than a major hub.
About Kefallinia Airport
Kefallinia Airport is the main air gateway to Kefallinia Island, Greece, handling both domestic and seasonal international traffic as a medium airport. Known by the codes EFL and LGKF, it gives visitors a straightforward arrival point close to the island’s resorts, ports, and inland villages. Its setting at just 59 ft (18 m) above sea level reflects the island’s coastal character, and its manageable size usually makes the airport easier to navigate than a major hub.
Overview
Kefallinia Airport is the main air gateway to Kefallinia Island, Greece, handling both domestic and seasonal international traffic as a medium airport. Known by the codes EFL and LGKF, it gives visitors a straightforward arrival point close to the island’s resorts, ports, and inland villages. Its setting at just 59 ft (18 m) above sea level reflects the island’s coastal character, and its manageable size usually makes the airport easier to navigate than a major hub.
Key facts
- Official name: Kefallinia Airport
- Airport codes: EFL (IATA) and LGKF (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Kefallinia Island, Greece
- Runway: 14/32, 7992 ft, asphalt surface, lighted
- Elevation: 59 ft (18 m)
- Time zone: Europe/Athens
What travellers should know
For most visitors, the most useful thing about Kefallinia Airport is its simplicity: there is a single primary runway, 14/32, long enough at 7992 ft to handle regular passenger operations, and its lighted surface supports arrivals and departures beyond daylight hours when needed. Because the airport serves an island destination, travel plans can feel more seasonal than at mainland airports, so it is wise to double-check transport connections after landing, especially if you are heading to a ferry, a beach town, or a more remote part of Kefallinia. The local time zone is Europe/Athens, which is worth keeping in mind when confirming pickup times and onward bookings.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Kefallinia Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Kefallinia Airport is located in Kefallinia, Greece (Europe), at coordinates 38.120°, 20.510°.
- Its IATA code is EFL and its ICAO code is LGKF.
- Kefallinia Airport serves Kefallinia, Greece. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kefallinia Airport operates on Europe/Athens local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kefallinia Airport sits at latitude 38.120° and longitude 20.510°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EFL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EFL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EFL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 281 00, Greece, the official website is https://www.efl-airport.gr/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Greece. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.