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Only Jet2 operates flights between Edinburgh and Argostoli.

Flights from Edinburgh to Argostoli usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Argostoli.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £211 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £261 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £51–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Argostoli most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 22% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 11% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Edinburgh to Argostoli route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £259 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £417, a difference of £158. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Argostoli:

• Earliest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 19:40
• Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 19:40.

The flight takes about 4h 00m.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Argostoli takes 4h 00m, covering 1,650 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £92 to £609. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Argostoli are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £98, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 17m, compared to 7h 03m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 8h 54m via London Stansted (STN).

Argostoli is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Argostoli Cephalonia Airport (EFL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Exer Rent a Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• dirent-autorental

Return flights from Edinburgh to Argostoli range from £251 to £375, with an average of £270 over the past 12 months. Anything below £251 counts as a good deal.