Kefalonia Airport to Lixouri
Our Kefalonia Airport to Lixouri transfer provides reliable service to this Ionian island destination. Distance: 15km, approximately 44 minutes.
Premium Kefalonia Transfer
- Meet & Greet: Driver at arrivals hall
- Modern Vehicles: Comfortable island routes
- Luggage Assistance: Professional handling
- Local Expertise: Ionian knowledge
- 24/7 Support: Always available
- Flight Tracking: Real-time monitoring
Other Transport Options to Lixouri
Paliki peninsula town with ferry connection:
- Ferry Option: Drive to Argostoli port (8km), frequent ferry to Lixouri (20min, €3 vehicle+passengers)
- Direct Route: 15km via winding mountain road (44min) avoiding ferry coordination timing advance
- Peninsula Character: Second town Paliki peninsula working authentic Xi red sand beaches coordination gateway
- Ferry Timing: Frequent ferries every 30min coordination practical versus direct mountain road 44min winding
Our private taxi delivers via direct mountain route or coordinates ferry timing avoiding independent coordination complex.
About Lixouri
Lixouri serves as the second town on Kefalonia's Paliki peninsula, accessible either via winding 15km mountain road (44 minutes) or more practically via frequent ferry from Argostoli port (20 minutes). The town maintains working character with local commerce, markets, and authentic atmosphere less touristy than Argostoli, while the nearby Xi Beach features distinctive red sand creating unique visual appeal. The peninsula position creates sense of being away from main island tourism while maintaining town amenities and that authentic Greek island town atmosphere.
The ferry option proves most practical with vessels running every 30 minutes throughout the day, creating that distinctive arrival experience crossing the bay with spectacular views. The mountain road alternative offers scenic journey but requires significantly longer driving time navigating winding routes. The town features traditional architecture, several churches including the notable Kipoureon Monastery nearby, and waterfront promenade lined with cafes and tavernas serving local specialties. Xi Beach (6km from Lixouri) features that distinctive red-orange sand created by clay minerals creating unique beach character.
The peninsula position and ferry access create that island-within-island character appealing to visitors seeking quieter alternatives to eastern Kefalonia tourism. Summer brings modest tourism primarily from Greeks and those specifically exploring the Paliki peninsula, though working town character persists year-round with agriculture, local commerce, and community life continuing beyond visitor season. The combination of authentic town atmosphere, ferry access creating distinctive arrival, nearby red sand beach, and quieter peninsula character makes Lixouri ideal for travelers seeking genuine Greek island town experience away from main tourism circuits - representing that successful balance where working town functions and modest tourism create authentic atmosphere absent from areas fully transformed by seasonal visitor economies, offering travelers encounter with genuine island community life maintaining traditional rhythms.
Transfer Information
- Distance: 15 km from Kefalonia Airport
- Duration: Approximately 44 minutes
- Service: Private door-to-door transfer
- Route: Direct Kefalonia routing
Frequently Asked Questions
· If a transfer is canceled less than 36 hours prior to a transfer time, we will keep the prepaid amount and a refund will not be processed
· The refund process will not be executed for cancellations received less than 36 hours before the scheduled transfer time. In these situations, we will email you a cancellation note that can be used in order to settle the costs from your tour operator, airline, or travel insurance company
· If a flight is delayed for more than an hour, we would need to check our availability first
· Please, keep in mind if we are unable to complete a transfer in which a flight is delayed for more than an hour, Jam Transfer is not responsible if a transfer was not completed and will act in accordance with our Terms and Conditions
