To reach Ithaki (Ithaca) Island by plane, you will typically fly to nearby airports, as Ithaki itself does not have an airport. Here’s a detailed guide on how to get there:
Nearest Airports:
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- Kefalonia International Airport (EFL): This is the closest airport to Ithaki. It’s located on the neighboring island of Kefalonia, about 30 km (18.6 miles) from Ithaki. Flights to Kefalonia are available from various European cities, especially during the summer.
- Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH): Located on the island of Zakynthos, it is another option but further away. It’s about 100 km (62 miles) from Ithaki.
- Preveza-Aktion National Airport (PVK): Situated on the mainland near Lefkada, about 90 km (56 miles) from Ithaki.
Here is a list of direct flights to Kefalonia (EFL) and Preveza (PVK) airports as of summer 2024. Note that these flights are primarily available during the peak tourist season (April to October). The actual availability and frequency can vary, so it’s recommended to check with airlines or booking platforms for the latest schedules.
Direct Flights to Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
From the UK:
- London (Gatwick): EasyJet, TUI Airways
- London (Heathrow): British Airways
- London (Stansted): Jet2
- Manchester: Jet2, TUI Airways
- Birmingham: Jet2, TUI Airways
- Bristol: EasyJet, TUI Airways
- Edinburgh: Jet2
- Leeds Bradford: Jet2
- Newcastle: Jet2
From Germany:
- Frankfurt: Condor
- Munich: Lufthansa
- Düsseldorf: Eurowings, Condor
- Stuttgart: Eurowings
- Hamburg: Eurowings
From Italy:
- Rome (Fiumicino): Ryanair
- Milan (Malpensa): EasyJet
From France:
- Paris (Charles de Gaulle): Aegean Airlines (seasonal charter)
From the Netherlands:
From Scandinavia:
- Stockholm: SAS
- Oslo: Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Copenhagen: SAS
From Belgium:
- Brussels: TUI fly Belgium
From Austria:
- Vienna: Austrian Airlines
From Switzerland:
From Poland:
- Warsaw: LOT Polish Airlines (charter)
Direct Flights to Preveza-Aktion National Airport (PVK)
From the UK:
- London (Gatwick): EasyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways
- London (Heathrow): British Airways
- Manchester: Jet2, TUI Airways
- Birmingham: Jet2, TUI Airways
- Bristol: Jet2, TUI Airways
- Edinburgh: Jet2
- Leeds Bradford: Jet2
- Newcastle: Jet2
From Germany:
- Frankfurt: Condor
- Munich: Lufthansa, Condor
- Düsseldorf: Eurowings, Condor
- Stuttgart: Eurowings
- Hamburg: Eurowings
From Italy:
- Rome (Fiumicino): Ryanair (seasonal)
- Milan (Malpensa): EasyJet (seasonal)
From France:
- Paris (Charles de Gaulle): Aegean Airlines (seasonal charter)
From the Netherlands:
From Scandinavia:
- Stockholm: SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Oslo: Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Copenhagen: SAS
From Belgium:
- Brussels: TUI fly Belgium
From Austria:
- Vienna: Austrian Airlines
From Switzerland:
From Poland:
- Warsaw: LOT Polish Airlines (charter)
Internal Flights to Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
From Athens (ATH):
- Aegean Airlines (operated by Olympic Air): Several flights per week, daily during peak season.
- Sky Express: Regular service, especially in summer.
From Thessaloniki (SKG):
- Aegean Airlines (operated by Olympic Air): Seasonal flights.
- Sky Express: Seasonal flights.
From Zakynthos (ZTH):
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
From Corfu (CFU):
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
From Heraklion (HER):
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
Internal Flights to Preveza-Aktion National Airport (PVK)
From Athens (ATH):
- Aegean Airlines (operated by Olympic Air): Several flights per week, more frequent in the summer.
- Sky Express: Regular service during peak season.
From Thessaloniki (SKG):
- Aegean Airlines (operated by Olympic Air): Limited seasonal flights.
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
From Corfu (CFU):
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
From Crete (Heraklion, HER):
- Sky Express: Limited seasonal flights.
Checking and Booking Flights
For the most accurate and up-to-date flight schedules, you can check:
- Airline Websites: Many airlines list their seasonal schedules on their official websites.
- Flight Aggregators: Websites like Skyscanner, Google Flights, or Kayak allow you to search for and compare flights from various airlines.
- Travel Agencies: They often have the latest information on charter and seasonal flights.
Always verify the flight schedule close to your travel date, as routes and frequencies may change based on demand and seasonal factors.
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