Aktion National Airport, Preveza (PVK) to Lefkada
From Aktion (Preveza) airport, a taxi or transfer reaches Lefkada Town in about 25–30 minutes. Public buses do not meet flights, so most visitors take a taxi, transfer or rental car.
Lefkada has no airport of its own; most visitors fly into Aktion (Preveza) on the mainland and cross to the island by road over the causeway and floating bridge.
Best for most people: Taxi or pre-booked transfer. There is no regular airport bus, and Lefkada is only about 20 km away by road.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| taxi Taxi rank outside the Aktion terminal | about 25–30 min to Lefkada Town, 45–60 min to Nidri, longer to Vasiliki | about €35–50 to Lefkada Town, more to the south of the island | with flight arrivals | Taxis can run out when several charter flights land together; book ahead in summer. | |
| private transfer Pre-booked transfer meeting you at Arrivals | as taxi | similar to a taxi, fixed in advance | 24 h | Recommended for late arrivals and resorts in the south. | |
| rental car Rental desks at or near the airport | about 25 min to Lefkada Town | varies | with flight arrivals | Useful for exploring the island's west-coast beaches. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Athens International Airport (ATH) is about 4.5–5.5 hours away by road; KTEL buses run from Athens to Lefkada.
Tips
- Aktion is a small airport, mainly busy with seasonal flights; check that your route operates on your dates.
- The road crosses a causeway and a short floating bridge into Lefkada Town.
- Nidri, Vasiliki and the west-coast beaches are much farther from the airport than Lefkada Town.
- Keep some cash in euros for taxis.
Common questions
Does Lefkada have an airport?
No. Lefkada does not have an airport. The nearest is Aktion National Airport (PVK) near Preveza, about 20 km away on the mainland. It receives mostly seasonal charter and low-cost flights. From Athens you can also reach Lefkada by KTEL bus or car in about 4.5–5.5 hours.
How much is a taxi from Preveza airport to Lefkada?
Expect about €35–50 to Lefkada Town and more to Nidri, Vasiliki or other southern resorts. Agree the price before leaving, and book ahead in summer, when taxis can be scarce if several flights arrive together. Pre-booked transfers fix the price in advance.
Is there a bus from Preveza airport to Lefkada?
There is no regular airport bus timed to flights. Public buses run between towns on the mainland and Lefkada, but they are not practical straight from the terminal. Most travellers use a taxi, a pre-booked transfer or a rental car.
How long does it take from Aktion airport to Lefkada Town?
About 25–30 minutes by car, crossing the causeway and floating bridge into Lefkada Town. Nidri is roughly 45–60 minutes away, and Vasiliki in the south about an hour or more. Summer traffic can slow the bridge crossing. Allow extra time to Vasiliki.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.