Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Zante (Zakynthos) is two hours ahead of Bristol and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRS to ZTH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Zante (Zakynthos) (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers BRS to ZTH flights, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRS and ZTH:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BRS land on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BRS:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
Book a hotel near ZTH if you're taking a late Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Zante (Zakynthos) Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
From Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, Zante (Zakynthos) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Bristol Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos), with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRS to ZTH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zante (Zakynthos). Around 257 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Thessaloniki is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No journey is complete without visiting Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.