Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Zante (Zakynthos) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your LHR to ZTH flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Zante (Zakynthos) — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ZTH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and ZTH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZTH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Zante (Zakynthos) 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.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zante (Zakynthos) Airport around one week in advance.
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.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport (ZTH)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Zante (Zakynthos) in March.
The warmest month in Zante (Zakynthos) is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zante (Zakynthos) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ZTH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Zante (Zakynthos), Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
