Why go
- Group of islands in Greece.
History
The Ionian Islands are a group of islands in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. They are traditionally called the Heptanese, but the group includes many smaller islands in addition to the seven principal ones.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Preveza
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ionian Islands, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sámi, 6.7 km); routes include Kefaloniá (Lixoúri) - Kefaloniá (Argostóli), Cephalonia (Poros) - Cephalonia (Sami), Cephalonia (Sami) - Ithaca (Pisaetos).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ionian Islands, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.