Edelweiss Launches Direct Flights from Zurich to Kefalonia, Greece

Edelweiss has launched a new seasonal direct flight service connecting Zurich, Switzerland, with the Greek island of Kefalonia. This marks the first direct link from Zurich to this Ionian island. The inaugural flight on June 6 carried 149 passengers on an Airbus A320, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Zurich Airport (travelandtourworld.com).

This new service will operate until mid-September, with up to two flights per week (travelandtourworld.com). The addition of this route expands Switzerland’s leisure access to Greece, complementing existing routes to destinations such as Athens, Santorini, and Crete. The initiative is intended to promote seasonal and sustainable tourism, offering Swiss travelers more diverse options to less crowded Greek destinations (travelandtourworld.com).

Kefalonia is known for its pristine beaches, including Myrtos and Antisamos, as well as charming towns like Argostoli and Sami. The island also features Mount Aenos and offers opportunities for island hopping to nearby destinations such as Zakynthos and Ithaca (travelandtourworld.com).