Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Zante (Zakynthos) two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to ZTH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Zante (Zakynthos) (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LHR and ZTH:
Geneve Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Right now, R 1,935 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,690. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ZTH.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZTH if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Zakinthos Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Zakinthos Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakinthos Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Zante (Zakynthos). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zante (Zakynthos). If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zakinthos Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ZTH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos), Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.