Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Zante (Zakynthos) one hour ahead of Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to ZTH start from 11:20 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The last departure is at 16:50 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ZRH to ZTH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Zante (Zakynthos) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Right now, R 1,513 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,527. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to ZTH.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ZRH. Whether you have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Reserve a hotel near ZTH if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zakinthos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and explore beyond Zante (Zakynthos)'s main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Zakinthos Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakinthos Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Zante (Zakynthos). Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Zante (Zakynthos) in February.
The warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Zakinthos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to ZTH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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. No visit is complete without checking out Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.