Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Santorini (Thira).
Leave enough time to make your JTR to ZTH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between JTR and ZTH:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
87% of flights leaving Santorini (Thira) Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from JTR.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini (Thira) Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near JTR:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Follow your own route with a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and chase adventure across Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to central Zante (Zakynthos) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zante (Zakynthos). If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos), with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JTR to ZTH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zante (Zakynthos). Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you want to check out another major stop in 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.