Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear to Kefallinia Island (NCL–EFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NCL–EFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,560 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 3h58 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kefallinia Island from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
| Metric | NCL→EFL | LBA→EFL | EDI→EFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCL | – | 81 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 58m | 3h 45m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
NCL: BST · EFL: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, it's 8:00 PM in Kefallinia Island.
British passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (no published Greek minimum, but EUR 50 per day is the informal reference). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Greek islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Dozens of UK airports serve Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos) seasonally via easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for car rental on the islands, though some agencies ask for an International Driving Permit. Ferry connections between islands are frequent but pre-booking in July and August is critical for vehicle transport.
NCL–EFL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCL to EFL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) and Kefallinia Airport (EFL) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NCL to EFL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCL to EFL is about 3 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,560 miles (2,511 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Aktion National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA), Edinburgh (EDI) and Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN).