Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Henry @ The Getaway Lounge
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Choosing a resort area close to the airport can make a big difference to your holiday – especially if you’d rather spend less time on transfers and more time by the beach!
Whether you’re travelling with young children, arriving late, or simply want the smoothest possible start to your trip, staying within easy reach of the airport is often a smart move…
| Kefalonia Resort | Driving distance from airport | Discounted package holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Svoronata (Quiet village near the airport) | 2km (5-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Peratata (Inland village & local feel) | 6km (10-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Lassi (Beach strip near Argostoli) | 7km (10-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Spartia (Peaceful village & sandy coves) | 7km (10-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Argostoli (Lively capital & harbour) | 8km (15-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Trapezaki (Hillside calm & sea views) | 11km (20-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Lourdas (Beach resort & mountain backdrop) | 13km (20-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Katelios (Laid-back village & seafront) | 27km (40-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Sami (Harbour town & cave access) | 33km (45-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Skala (Long beach & easygoing vibe) | 34km (50-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Agia Effimia (Charming harbour & sailing) | 39km (50-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Poros (Port town & coastal views) | 39km (55-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Lixouri (Local town & sandy beaches) | 42km (55-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Fiskardo (Picture-perfect harbour & yachts) | 56km (1hr and 15-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
First things first, we would usually recommend booking an ATOL protected package holiday to this destination.
Reason being, you’ll often get better value for money compared to booking a flight-only.
Besides, the final price will be bundled together into one simple booking and include your flights, hotel, full baggage allowance and transfers.
And if it is a holiday you’re after, we’d recommend checking out these nicely discounted TUI holidays to the Ionian Islands (including Kefalonia).
We’ve curated this list in order of TUI resorts that are closest to the airport first, and we’ve made our road distance calculations using the handy directions feature on Google Maps, whilst estimated driving times will of course depend on potential drop-offs and traffic.
We hope you found this useful, and enjoy your holiday!