Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos) is one hour ahead of Lyon and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to ZTH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LYS and ZTH:
Palese Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Right now, $213 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $341. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LYS to ZTH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZTH if you're on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Zakinthos Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Zakinthos Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. For a quieter experience, go 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 Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Zakinthos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to ZTH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zante (Zakynthos). Around 257 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key reasons to visit.