Travelling from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Zante (Zakynthos).
Flights from ZTH to ATH start at 08:35 — the earliest with Olympic Air. The latest departure is at 21:40 with Olympic Air. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ZTH to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Olympic Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Olympic Air on this route.
Olympic Air is the most punctual carrier offering ZTH to ATH flights. A dependable 83.87% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Handy information about Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
When it comes to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Zante (Zakynthos) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ZTH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZTH to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.





