Flying from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH): What you need to know
Zakynthos International Airport is located in Zante (Zakynthos). The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ZTH.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to ZTH leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ZTH flight:
77% of flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Pick up a Zakynthos International Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport flight.
Getting from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakynthos International Airport is around 5 kilometers from the center of Zante (Zakynthos). It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
AED 406 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport. Return flights start from AED 876. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to ZTH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to ZTH.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH). Plan your visit to Zante (Zakynthos) in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to ZTH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Zante (Zakynthos)
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zante (Zakynthos) right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Zakynthos International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Zakynthos Sailing - Daily or Multi-Day Charters in Zakynthos and the rest of Ionian Islands. Www.soliton.gr, Porto Limnionas Beach and Bochali View Point are popular attractions which should be on every Zante (Zakynthos) itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zante (Zakynthos). Around 257 kilometers away to the east, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 241 kilometers northeast of Zante (Zakynthos). No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.