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Kefalonia Cephalonia International Airport

Kefallinia, GR

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Kefalonia International Airport Anna Pollatou

Argostoli, Greece · Europe

Ionian island gateway with Grecale/Ontime/Sir Barley F&B and 24/7 published parking, but no Priority Pass lounge and an active EES longer-wait announcement.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail6.8
Ground access7.5
Reliability6.2
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Kefalonia International Airport Anna Pollatou

Argostoli, Greece · Europe

Ionian island gateway with Grecale/Ontime/Sir Barley F&B and 24/7 published parking, but no Priority Pass lounge and an active EES longer-wait announcement.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail6.8
Ground access7.5
Reliability6.2
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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KTEL Kefalonias–Airport
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Terminals
Main terminal (single)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounges

No Priority Pass lounge

Greece PP country index lists ATH/CFU/HER/JMK/RHO/SKG only — EFL omitted.

No sourced open VIP lounge on official EFL site; open lounge rows omitted.

EES

Entry/Exit System — longer border waits

Official announcement: EES applied; longer waits at arrivals and departures.

For non-Schengen departures, arrive when check-in opens and finish processing early.

Airside F&B

Grecale + Ontime + Sir Barley + Bakeair

Official: Grecale (Schengen); Ontime Coffee; Sir Barley (Non-Schengen); The Bakeair; Almyra + EFL Kiosk.

Hellenic Duty Free also listed on official shops strip.

Parking

0–20 min free; €12 per 15–24h

Unified lot outside terminal operates 24/7/365 with published pricelist.

Contact +30 2661 800 810.

Live conditions

Right now at EFL

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Summer Kefalonia / Ionian itineraries
Travelers who prioritize F&B and parking clarity over a lounge
Passengers using KTEL into Argostoli

Watch out for

No Priority Pass on Greece index
EES border controls — longer waits (official)
Seasonal charter peaks can crowd the compact terminal
Confirm live KTEL seasonal grid — do not invent winter hours
No published MCT or security wait minutes

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.2

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main terminal (single)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for EFL.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA EFL / ICAO LGKF — Kefalonia Anna Pollatou
No Priority Pass lounge on Greece country index (research day)
KTEL bus stop left of Departures entrance — ktelkefalonias.gr
Taxi stand outside Terminal building (official)
Parking 24/7: 0–20 min free; 21 min–1h €5; 15–24h €12
Official F&B: Grecale, Ontime Coffee, Sir Barley, Bakeair

4 official sources

https://www.efl-airport.gr/en
https://www.efl-airport.gr/en/category-detailed/ctg_id-131/nd_id-665
https://ktelkefalonias.gr/en/routes/local-routes
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/greece

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: KTEL Kefalonias–Airport
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Lounges
Lounge table empty by design (no PP / no sourced open VIP).
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Traveler Tips
No PP pin — use Grecale / Ontime / Sir Barley rather than a lounge.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Grecale / Ontime / Sir Barley F&B24/7 unified parkingKTEL airport bus
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☁️24°C / 75°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.