Aktion National Airport serves the Preveza/Lefkada area in western Greece and handles a mix of seasonal international charters and domestic flights. Traffic is highly seasonal with the highest volumes during the summer tourist period.
Terminal Guide for Aktion National Airport #
The airport uses a single terminal building for both arrivals and departures; check‑in, security and passport control are arranged for quick passenger flows typical of resort airports. Facilities include basic shops, car hire desks and tourist information.
Getting to and From Aktion National Airport #
Travel times are short to nearby towns: Preveza is approximately a 10-15 minute drive and Lefkada island resorts are typically a 20-40 minute drive depending on destination. Seasonal shuttle buses, taxis and rental cars are commonly used.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Aktion National Airport #
Facilities include car hire desks, a few cafés and tourist services geared to holiday travellers. There are limited lounge facilities outside of airline lounges provided during peak season; charging points are available but limited in number.
Tips for Aktion National Airport #
- Seasonal traffic peaks in summer - book taxis or rental cars in advance during July-August.
- Shuttles and buses run to Preveza and Lefkada resorts in summer; check timetables on arrival because frequency varies outside peak season.
- If visiting Lefkada, allow extra time for the road transfer across the causeway/bridges from the airport area.
Weather & Climate near Aktion National Airport #
Aktion National Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (872 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 32 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 9 mm | clear | 62% | 2.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 26° | 16 mm | clear | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 46 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 100 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
