Direct flight about 3 h 02
Cephalonia from London Gatwick
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From London Gatwick, a nonstop flight gets you in Cephalonia in about 3 h 02. You land at Aktion National Airport (PVK), 47 miles from the destination, after 1,319 miles of flight. You can also fly nonstop to ZTH (about 3 h 09).
In Cephalonia, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 29 °C and the sea up to 26 °C.
7 days in Cephalonia in August, Beach and hiking, from London Gatwick on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from London Gatwick
- about 3 h 02
- Flight distance LGW to PVK
- 1,319 miles
- Nonstop from LGW to 2 airports
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- June to September
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing the right time for Kefalonia
The best time to plan depends on whether you want warm sea conditions, long days outdoors or a quieter island rhythm. July offers the warmest air and sea in the climate data, with 29 °C daytime temperatures, 25 °C nights and sea temperatures of 24 °C. It is a strong choice for swimming and long beach days, especially for families who want the simplest outdoor routine.
May and June offer a gentler balance for sightseeing. Daytime temperatures reach 21 °C in May and 26 °C in June, while sunshine increases through the season. April and October can work for walkers and travellers who enjoy a changeable coastal atmosphere, with a good reason to move between the coast and the island interior.
Plan the route around the weather rather than filling every day. Keep beach time, village walks and a flexible sightseeing day in the itinerary. The planner can add dates later, while monthly climate information helps you understand the expected conditions before choosing a hotel or setting the daily pace.
Flights from London Gatwick and the journey onwards
The page can show live flight options and partner prices in pounds, giving you a starting point for comparing dates and onward connections before you commit to an island stay.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTreat the flight as the first leg of a door to door holiday. The planner can connect the route from your home to the airport, the flight and the transfer to your first accommodation. This makes it easier to see whether a particular arrival works with the rest of the itinerary, especially when you are travelling with children or a larger group.
Flexible dates can help when your priority is the island experience. A slight change in departure day may place you near a preferred beach, village or weekly market, while the plan remains centred on Kefalonia. Use the live price button to check current options rather than relying on a remembered fare.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA relaxed island itinerary for seven days
A balanced week works well for a first visit. Spend the opening day settling into your accommodation and enjoying a nearby beach. On the second day, explore a coastal settlement and pause for a long lunch. The third day can combine a scenic drive with a village visit, leaving the final part of the day free for the pool or shoreline.
Use the middle days for island exploration. A beach morning can lead to a viewpoint, a small harbour or a traditional taverna later. Keep one day light if the journey has been long, and place the more active outings on days when the weather is clear. This gives the holiday room for variety without turning every day into a timetable.
On your final full day, revisit a favourite place rather than beginning an ambitious route. A morning swim, a last walk through a village and a relaxed meal offer a fitting close. The HolidayWow planner supports relaxed, balanced and packed travel paces, so you can keep two or three stops on a day or create a slower rhythm for the whole trip.
Cephalonia from London Gatwick
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EdinburghiPhoto: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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EdinburghiPhoto: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCephaloniaiPhoto: Saintfevrier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
From London Gatwick you fly nonstop to 2 airports nearby. Closest to the destination is Aktion National Airport, at 47 miles.
- PVKAktion National Airport47 miles to the destination, about 3 h 02 from LGW, 1,319 miles of flightDirect
- ZTHZakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos40 miles to the destination, about 3 h 09 from LGW, 1,383 miles of flightDirect
- GPAPatras Araxos Agamemnon Airport48 miles to the destination, about 3 h 09 from LGW, 1,382 miles of flight
Best time to travel in Cephalonia
In Cephalonia, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 29 °C and the sea up to 26 °C. The sea reaches 26 °C in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Night °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
| Sea °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
When to go to Cephalonia
The warmest month is July with 29 °C, the coolest January with 14 °C. July is the driest with 2 rain days and January the wettest with 14. July brings the most sun, around 13 hours daily.
Swimming season runs through July, August, September and October; the water tops out at 26 °C in August. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in May, June, July, August, September and October.
- January: 14 °C, sea 16 °C, 14 rain days, 4 h of sun
- February: 14 °C, sea 15 °C, 12 rain days, 5 h of sun
- March: 15 °C, sea 15 °C, 12 rain days, 7 h of sun
- April: 18 °C, sea 16 °C, 7 rain days, 9 h of sun
- May: 21 °C, sea 19 °C, 6 rain days, 10 h of sun
- June: 26 °C, sea 22 °C, 5 rain days, 12 h of sun
- July: 29 °C, sea 24 °C, 2 rain days, 13 h of sun
- August: 29 °C, sea 26 °C, 4 rain days, 11 h of sun
- September: 26 °C, sea 25 °C, 8 rain days, 9 h of sun
- October: 23 °C, sea 23 °C, 11 rain days, 7 h of sun
- November: 19 °C, sea 20 °C, 13 rain days, 5 h of sun
- December: 16 °C, sea 18 °C, 14 rain days, 4 h of sun
Busy and quiet months in Cephalonia
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Cephalonia in July and the low point in November.
A day in Cephalonia in May
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 21 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 18 °C: a terrace dinner works.
What to pack for Cephalonia
For July, plan for heat: 29 °C in the day, 25 °C after dark, 2 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Cephalonia month by month
- January14 °C
16 °C - February14 °C15 °C
- March15 °C15 °C
- April18 °C16 °C
- May21 °C19 °C
- June26 °C22 °C
- July29 °C24 °C
- August29 °C26 °C
- September26 °C25 °C
- October23 °C23 °C
- November19 °C20 °C
- December16 °C18 °C
Nonstop flights in Cephalonia from other airports
Besides London Gatwick, nonstop flights in Cephalonia leave from 7 other airports; the closest to London Gatwick is London Luton, with a flight time of about 3 h 13.
- LGWCephalonia from London Gatwickabout 3 h 02 to PVK, nonstop
- LTNCephalonia from London Lutonabout 3 h 13 to ZTH, nonstop
- STNCephalonia from London Stanstedabout 3 h 11 to ZTH, nonstop
- BRSCephalonia from Bristolabout 3 h 20 to ZTH, nonstop
- BHXCephalonia from Birminghamabout 3 h 14 to PVK, nonstop
- MANCephalonia from Manchesterabout 3 h 19 to PVK, nonstop
- EDICephalonia from Edinburghabout 3 h 42 to ZTH, nonstop
- GLACephalonia from Glasgowabout 3 h 46 to ZTH, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Cephalonia
The cards below pull today's partner prices for Cephalonia in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.
Where to base yourself around the coast
A coastal base gives you the easiest start to island days. Choose an area that suits your holiday style: a lively waterfront for restaurants and evening walks, a quieter beach for swimming and reading, or a village position that makes scenic drives and short outings more convenient. The right base can reduce the amount of time spent travelling each day.
For a family holiday, prioritise a beach that suits children, a practical base for meals and simple access to the rest of the island. A couple may prefer a small coastal settlement with a strong sense of place. A group can benefit from accommodation with enough space to gather together, while still keeping a relaxed daily rhythm.
The planner can place each day on the map, mark every stop and help you organise transfers. If one area becomes less suitable after you compare the live options, move the stay within the plan and adjust the surrounding days. This makes the booking decision part of the holiday design rather than a separate administrative task.
Beaches, villages and days out
Kefalonia works well as a mix of coast and countryside. Build some days around swimming and sunbathing, then use another day for a village, harbour or inland scenery. The island's varied landscape makes a car or organised transfer useful for reaching places beyond the immediate beach area, while walking days can stay close to your base.
In summer, start outdoor activities early and leave the middle of the day for shade, meals and a rest. The climate data shows 13 sunshine hours in July and a sea temperature of 24 °C, so beach time and sea conditions are central to the day. Bring water, sun protection and a change of clothes for swims, especially for children.
HolidayWow builds a packing list and checklist from the plan, the month and the destination climate. It can also keep passports, tickets and confirmations in a document vault. For a practical island holiday, use those tools to prepare the documents, swimwear, walking shoes and any medication before departure.
Plan together and check the live details
A holiday works better when everyone can see the same route. Share the plan through one link, with roles for viewing and editing, while group members vote on stays, beaches and excursions. This keeps the practical decisions together and gives you a clear place to discuss the pace without sending separate messages for every change.
Use the Bank Holiday planner to turn public holidays and leave days into a longer UK break. A school holiday, half term or Christmas holiday can shape the timing of the flight, but dates remain optional in the main trip plan. Add them when they are ready and the day cards can show the weekday, live weather and live prices.
The app is free to download and to plan with. It gives you a map first, editable days, live partner prices, booking links, sharing tools and a plan checker that reorders the day after changes. You can also use voice input and large text when that suits the group. Begin with your destination and dates, then refine the route around the holiday you want.
Cephalonia from London Gatwick: frequently asked questions
How far is Kefalonia from London Gatwick?
This live distance token is shown in the plan so you can judge the airport connection while reviewing current flight options and island transfers.
When is Kefalonia warmest?
July is the warmest month in the climate data, with daytime temperatures of 29 °C, night temperatures of 25 °C and sea temperatures of 24 °C. June and August also suit warm-weather holidays, especially when you want beach days and long daylight hours.
Can I plan a Kefalonia holiday with children?
Yes. Choose a coastal base with a beach, keep days balanced and use a relaxed or balanced pace. The planner can organise stops on the map, create a packing list, share the route with family members and add useful document reminders before departure.
Can HolidayWow show live prices for flights and stays?
Yes. HolidayWow shows current partner prices for flights, stays, tours and transport, or provides a live price check. Prices appear in pounds through partner links, so you can review the current details while keeping the route, bookings and document checklist together.
How should I organise a seven-day Kefalonia trip?
Use a balanced seven-day plan with a mix of beach days, coastal villages, scenic drives and a relaxed final day. Keep one day lighter for adjusting to the island, and place the most active outings around the best weather for your group. The map makes the order and transfers easy to review.
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- Sea 22 °C in October
GreeceRhodes- about 3 h 46 flight
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GreeceZakynthos- about 3 h 09 flight
- Sea 23 °C in October
iPhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGreeceSantorini- about 3 h 35 flight
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