Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Helsinki and Zante (Zakynthos) are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your HEL to ZTH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HEL and ZTH include:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Right now, 68 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 161 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to ZTH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to ZTH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZTH:
Pick up a Zakinthos Airport rental car and explore Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, OK Mobility and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zakinthos Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
Zakinthos Airport to central Zante (Zakynthos) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Zante (Zakynthos) based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Zakinthos Airport for August if you want to go to Zante (Zakynthos) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to ZTH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zante (Zakynthos). Around 257 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key highlights.