Kefalonia International Airport – EFL Airport

Situated on the island of Kefalonia, Greece, Kefalonia International Airport is also known as Anna Pollatou airport. The airport was established in 1971 to serve Leivathos, a former municipality of Kefalonia. In 1980, the airport constructed a new runway to accommodate the increasing number of aircraft traveling to and from the city. Kefalonia Airport is one of the 14 airports that are part of the privatization agreement under Fraport Greece. This privatization agreement is good for 40 years.

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The privatization agreement wherein Kefalonia International Airport is part of, is to improve its current facilities and enhance their services. This is to make sure that the needs of the passengers are met giving them a comfortable experience during their travel to Kefalonia and other neighboring cities, such as Platrithias or Ithaki Island. The improvement of the facilities will add new check-in counters, security lanes, and shopping booths. Inside the terminal, travelers can avail of the free Wi-Fi service, passenger lounge, and information booth. Travelers can also arrange for transportation at the car rental booths or hire a taxi.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Travelers can check-in at Kefalonia Grand Hotel, a luxurious hotel that overlooks the Ionian Sea or at the Astra Village Hotel Suites, a modest hotel that offers comfortable rooms and modern amenities and is also located less than a mile from the airport. These hotels are near the airport offer shuttle services to the airport and quality services from the hotel staffs.

Passengers that are planning to travel to other islands of Greece can also book their tickets via Zakynthos Airport or Naxos Airport Apollon.