Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Zante (Zakynthos) is one hour ahead of Barcelona and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to ZTH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and ZTH:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
At the moment, 47 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 113 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BCN to ZTH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN reach their destination without delay.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Pick up a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Zante (Zakynthos). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport for August if you'd like to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to ZTH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Zante (Zakynthos), now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are the start of reasons to visit.