Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport.
The timezone in Zante (Zakynthos) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast.
Your BFS to ZTH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jet2 offers direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Zante (Zakynthos) — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BFS and ZTH include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Newcastle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
70 € is the lowest price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. A return flight starts at 173 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from BFS to ZTH, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BFS to ZTH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BFS:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ZTH:
Pick up a Zakinthos Airport rental car and discover Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Zakinthos Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakinthos Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Zante (Zakynthos). Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Belfast International Airport to Zakinthos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BFS to ZTH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No trip is complete without experiencing Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.