Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos)'s timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HER to ZTH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HER and ZTH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Athens International Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
At the moment, $101 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $270. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from HER to ZTH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HER to ZTH.
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Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
77% of flights that depart Crete Heraklion Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Heraklion to Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz to explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to central Zante (Zakynthos) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zante (Zakynthos) in March.
Book your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport for August if you'd like to explore Zante (Zakynthos) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to ZTH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Zante (Zakynthos), now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Thessaloniki is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No trip is complete without experiencing Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.