The island of Kefalonia is a popular tourist spot, with hundreds of tourists arriving in the island during the summer months. There are numerous hotels and other kinds of accommodation available.

One of the main entry points to the island of Kefalonia is the Kefalonia Island International Airport (IATA: EFL, ICAO: LGKF). The Kefalonia Island International Airport is located between the towns of Minies and Lassi in Kefalonia. From the island capital of Argostoli, the Kefalonia Island International Airport is about 8 kilometers to the south. It is also located near some of the popular resorts of the area.

Access to and from the airport is readily available. Buses travel from the airport to different towns on the island, especially the island capital of Argostoli. Taxi services are also available, as well as car rentals. It is highly recommended that arrangements are made for an airport transfer service prior to arriving at the airport.

The Kefalonia Island International Airport has a single terminal that serves both arriving and departing passengers. The terminal can be quite busy, and it reaches its peak during the summer months. During these busy months, regular airport traffic is further augmented by the arrivals and departures of a high number of charter flights.

The facilities of the Kefalonia Island International Airport are quite numerous for an airport of its size. While waiting for their flights, passengers can relax and find a few distractions such as duty free stores and other shops in the terminal. There are also a few restaurants and bars in the airport. Telephones, car hire booths, travel agencies and an information desk are also available in the airport terminal.