Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Chania.
Your CHQ to ZTH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHQ and ZTH:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight is R 1,413. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,476. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHQ to ZTH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights that depart Crete Chania Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Crete Chania Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
If you have a late Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ZTH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and chase adventure across Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zante (Zakynthos) in March.
The warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos) is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Crete Chania Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to ZTH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Zante (Zakynthos), now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
Thessaloniki is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No trip is complete without seeing Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.