Travelling from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kefallinia Airport to London and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 40 minutes.
Kefallinia Airport is located in Argostoli. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Argostoli.
With 6 flights a week between the two airports, Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 11:55. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from EFL to LGW is with easyJet at 22:10.
Leave enough time to make your flight from EFL to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can fly directly to London departing from EFL. Touch down at any of these hubs on your flight from Kefallinia Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You'll find a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Kefallinia Airport to London, such as:
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from EFL to London with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Greece. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Kefallinia Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
EFL is about 8 kilometres from central Argostoli. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 50 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near EFL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kefallinia Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) to London
15 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kefallinia Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 62 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EFL to London, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kefallinia Airport to London is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kefallinia Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from Kefallinia Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After your flight from EFL to London, unwind at a hotel near LGW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Kefallinia Airport to London. To skip the crowds, head to London in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Kefallinia Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from EFL to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kefallinia Airport to London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
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