Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos) is two hours ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LIS to ZTH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and ZTH:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
R 1,732 is the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,816. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to ZTH, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the departures from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zakinthos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and explore beyond Zante (Zakynthos)'s usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zakinthos Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
From Zakinthos Airport, Zante (Zakynthos) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Zante (Zakynthos). If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Zakinthos Airport for August if you want to go to Zante (Zakynthos) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ZTH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No journey is complete without seeing Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.