Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Athens and Zante (Zakynthos) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 16 Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, pick the 05:40 Sky Express flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:00 with Sky Express.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to ZTH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Zante (Zakynthos) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Olympic Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
Olympic Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 81.58% of services arriving as planned, Olympic Air has the best on-time performance for ATH to ZTH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and ZTH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Argostoli Kefalonia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
Currently, Rs11,405 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs18,576. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to ZTH.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ATH to ZTH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
Consider booking a hotel near ZTH if you're on a late Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and experience more of Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to the centre of Zante (Zakynthos) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport for August if you want to explore Zante (Zakynthos) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to ZTH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are key reasons to visit.





