Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Heraklion and Zante (Zakynthos) follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your HER to ZTH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Zakinthos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and ZTH:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
Currently, 66 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 135 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HER to ZTH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Heraklion Airport to Zakinthos Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Zakinthos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
If you're coming in on a late Heraklion Airport to Zakinthos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZTH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zakinthos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, OK Mobility or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zante (Zakynthos) and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Zakinthos Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Zakinthos Airport (ZTH) to central Zante (Zakynthos)
From Zakinthos Airport, Zante (Zakynthos) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zakinthos Airport (ZTH)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion 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.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion 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).
Look for cheap tickets from HER to ZTH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Zante (Zakynthos) has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres east of Zante (Zakynthos), a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another standout destination in Greece and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos). No trip is complete without a visit to Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.