Why go
- Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
- Served by Zakynthos Airport (ZTH).
History
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, with an area of 405.55 km2 (156.6 sq mi), and a coastline 123 km (76 mi) in length. In Greek mythology, the island was said to be named after Zacynthus, the son of the legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Vienna
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 2 routes: Keffallinia, Kithira
- Jet2.com LS (737-800, 737-800) · 2 routes: Leeds, Manchester
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Condor Flugdienst DE (757) · 1 route: Manchester
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 1 route: London
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Niki HG (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Charleroi
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zakynthos Airport (ZTH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZTH has direct flights to 12 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Athens, London, Manchester, Vienna, Amsterdam…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Zakynthos, 0.8 km); routes include Planos - Arkoudi, Kyllini - Zakynthos, Zante - Cephalonia (Poros).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zákynthos (Zante-Zakinthos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.